Australia Halts German Ship for Poor Working Conditions

Anna Elisabeth owned by German firm Johann MK Blumenthal was detained off the coast of Australia for poor working conditions.
Inspectors said there wasn’t enough food for the crew and there had been no shore leave for weeks.
The company is suspected to be under intense financial pressure and has sought to save money wherever it can.
In its statement, ITF called on the Australian government to urge other countries to “audit and detain” Blumenthal ships whenever rights violations were found.

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