MCA

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...

http://mfame.guru/mca-detains-ship-at-leith-for-non-payment-of-wages/

Detained Russian Ship Kuzma Minin To Be Moved Within Falmouth Harbour

detained russian ship

The Russian vessel Kuzma Minin is to be moved to a more sheltered spot within Falmouth Harbour later today. Three tugs and a port pilot will work with the crew in the move which is a purely precautionary measure. Although a Port State Inspection by MCA Surveyors confirmed a breach in one of the fuel tanks, there is still no reported pollution. The vessel remains under detention by the MCA and directed not to leave Falmouth Bay until acceptable repairs have been made.

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https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/detained-russian-ship-kuzma-minin-to-be-moved-within-falmouth-harbour/

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