The vessel 96,672 dwt vessel, registered in Panama, arrived in Australia on November 8 coming from Japan.Īccording to the ITF, the 21 crewmembers aboard the vessel are due back pay dating from August through October. The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) reviewed the information provided by the ITF and detained the bulk carrier Costanza at the Kooragang 10 wharf in the port of Newcastle. Representatives of the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) uncovered the violations of the maritime labor conventions and reported them to the Australian authorities for enforcement. Published 5:31 PM by The Maritime ExecutiveĪustralian authorities have detained a bulk carrier following complaints of unpaid wages and refusal to provide access to the shore for the seafarers as well as not providing crew changes in a timely fashion. Panama-registered bulker is being detained on allegations of back wages due crew and labor contract violations (ITF)
