Australia’s maritime security firm has actually prohibited a Liberian- flagged oil vessel for 6 months for the underpayment of seafarers as well as onboard well-being problems.
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) claimed it checked the AG Neptune in the Port of Gladstone, in main Queensland, on June 17,2022 after getting a problem regarding numerous violations of the Maritime Labor Convention (MLC).
During the evaluation, AMSA located proof the employment contract with 21 seafarers aboard the ship had actually not been fulfilled as well as the team participants were jointly owed roughly AUD $123,000. Inspectors likewise located proof the food as well as alcohol consumption water were not of ideal top quality, amount as well as dietary worth for seafarers. In enhancement, it’s comprehended a seafarer was not supplied with ample treatment after being wounded onboard.
As an outcome of the MLC infractions, AMSA restrained the ship, as well as the driver has actually been routed to pay the impressive incomes as well as attend to the shortages.
AMSA’s Executive Director of Operations Michael Drake claimed the seafarers were repetitively not paid at normal periods as well as 2 team participants had actually ended Seafarer Employment Agreements.
“Australia has zero tolerance for the underpayment of crew. This type of behavior is unethical and in contravention to the MLC. The international conventions that protect seafarers’ rights are very clear,” Drake claimed. “Ships visiting Australian ports are on notice that if we find deliberate underpaying of crew they can expect penalties. AMSA takes the MLC seriously and actively ensures seafarers’ health and well-being is upheld on all ships in Australia.”
