MCA Detains Ship at Leith for Non-payment of Wages

According to a BBC News report, a cargo ship has been detained in Leith port in Edinburgh for failing to pay the wages of onboard Russian Sailors.

MCA finds Deficiencies

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) confirmed it had found “several deficiencies” with the Cook Islands-flagged Alexander Tvardovskiy.

The vessel was also missing valid international safety management (ISM) and ship security (ISSC) certificates.

How long will it be detained?

It will remain in Leith “until the seafarers’ wages...