ITF launched arrest
The International Transport Workers’ Federation has launched arrest proceedings on the "Isis" until the 20 crew and one captain have been paid their wages.
Some of the workers have not been home for up to a year. The Athens-based Derna Carriers promised payment on Jan 7, but that never happened.
The situation remains that most of the money owed dates back to Nov 1, 2013, and was clearly not forthcoming.
The vessel was first detained in Port Arthur in Texas in Sep 2013 after its owner encountered financial difficulties and was unable to pay the crew there.
This was paid by the end of October. The ship then made for the UK to unload its cargo of sugar at the Thames refinery in Silverton.
When the vessel reached Silverton on Jan 2, the MCA detained it again as its safety certficate had expired. It was then moved to Tilbury so repairs could be carried out and the certificate granted.
But now the ITF has stepped in to detain the ship again.
The crew have been advised not to leave the ship until they have been paid.
The International Transport Workers’ Federation has launched arrest proceedings on the "Isis" until the 20 crew and one captain have been paid their wages.
Some of the workers have not been home for up to a year. The Athens-based Derna Carriers promised payment on Jan 7, but that never happened.
The situation remains that most of the money owed dates back to Nov 1, 2013, and was clearly not forthcoming.
The vessel was first detained in Port Arthur in Texas in Sep 2013 after its owner encountered financial difficulties and was unable to pay the crew there.
This was paid by the end of October. The ship then made for the UK to unload its cargo of sugar at the Thames refinery in Silverton.
When the vessel reached Silverton on Jan 2, the MCA detained it again as its safety certficate had expired. It was then moved to Tilbury so repairs could be carried out and the certificate granted.
But now the ITF has stepped in to detain the ship again.
The crew have been advised not to leave the ship until they have been paid.