According to reader comment left to SeaNews Turkey, the legal status of those onboard the Maersk Constellation is still unclear. According to Mr. Fred Carlton, from Verizone, who left the comment, the detention is illegal. Here is Carlton's comments:
'Goverment of Angola has suspended conversation with our embassy regarding this illegal detention, and although they are currently safe, the official legal status of those on board is currently unclear. Any informational updates would be appreciated.'
'Goverment of Angola has suspended conversation with our embassy regarding this illegal detention, and although they are currently safe, the official legal status of those on board is currently unclear. Any informational updates would be appreciated.'