6-Month Ban on Bulk Carrier for Crew Wages and Welfare

Australia bans bulk carrier Unison Jasper for underpaying seafarers.
The vessel has remained alongside in the Port of Newcastle, under detention, since 25 July 2020 for breaches to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC).
As explained, the breaches related to the operation of several sets of wage accounts and multiple conflicting seafarer employment agreements.
AMSA also found insufficient quantity and variety of food on board and an ineffective complaints procedure.

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