Australia bans Singaporean bulker for underpaying crew

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has banned the Singapore-flagged bulk carrier from Australian ports for six months after repeated violations by the ship management company Bright Star Shipmanagement. AMSA inspected the ship at Port Adelaide in South Australia on September 6, 2021, following a complaint regarding the underpayment of seafarers and repatriation issues. The … Continue reading Australia bans Singaporean bulker for underpaying crew