The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has banned the Liberian-flagged bulk carrier MSXT Emily from Australian waters for one year, after finding several violations of the Maritime Labour Convention. Following a tip-off from the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), AMSA inspected the ship at the Port of Hay Point, in Queensland. The vessel had been chartered by … Continue reading AMSA bans bulker for ‘appalling treatment’ of seafarers