Jasmine Sheepskin Mandra
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has banned the Liberian-flagged bulk carrier for one year. MSXT Emilyfrom Australian waters following the discovery of several violations of the Maritime Labor Convention.
Following a report from the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), AMSA inspected the ship at the port of Hay Point, Queensland. The ship was chartered by K-Line to carry coal for offloading in Japan.
AMSA said the seafarers on board the ship were not paid wages in accordance with their employment contracts. As explained, four contained “apparently fake signatures” employees, and five sailors, apparently, were “forced to sign new employment contracts with lower wages.”
In one case, a seafarer signed a new contract, although the contract remained valid for another four months, while the wages were reduced by 50%.
Inspectors found evidence that the seafarers who worked on board the ship were over $77,000 in back wages. MSXT Emily, ship operators (MSM Ship Management Pte Ltd China) tried to pay the amount due as soon as they became aware of the presence of AMSA inspectors on board.
It appears that the owner of the vessel covered up this repeated theft of wages, according to AMSA.
“Wage theft, forgery and coercion are serious things, and I was deeply disturbed to learn about MSXT Emily’s terms,” he said. AMSA’s chief operating officer said, Michael Drake.
“Workforce conditions aboard this vessel are disgraceful and AMSA will not tolerate this in Australian waters. “
“I would like to acknowledge the role of the ITF in bringing this issue to our attention and thank them for their continued advocacy for the rights and well-being of seafarers.”
Drake said the year-long ban is needed to make it clear that the well-being of seafarers should be a priority for every shipping operator.
“Our modern economy depends on the hard work of these sailors, and when they are mistreated, the consequences can be multiple,” he said. stated.
“Seafarers are at sea for months and if morale is low or they are in poor physical and mental health, it can increase the risk that something will go wrong.
“The supply chain, including charter ships such as the K-Line, must carefully consider which operators to engage to bring ships to Australia.
“We are introducing this long-term ban as a clear deterrent and recognize that these important workers deserve dignity and respect, fair pay and good working conditions.”
The United Nations has been a driving force in advocating for improved labor practices in various sectors, including the maritime industry. However, despite these efforts, there have been cases of horrendous treatment of seafarers by the shipping industry. Reports of unpaid wages, exploitative working conditions and even outright layoffs of seafarers cast a dark shadow over an industry struggling to meet the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
These painful incidents not only tarnish the reputation of the shipping industry, but also represent a sharp contradiction to the aspirations to achieve fair labor practices and improve the living conditions of workers, as articulated by the United Nations. As the industry evolves, it becomes critical that stakeholders address these challenges collectively, strengthening their commitment to the principles of ESG and the UN SDGs and thus leading the shipping industry towards a more ethical and sustainable future for all who contribute to its success.
AMSA bans bulker for ‘appalling treatment’ of seafarers
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