The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has imposed another vessel ban after identifying serious breaches of seafarer welfare regulations, marking the third enforcement action of its kind in less than two months. On 23 April 2026, AMSA inspectors conducted a Port State Control inspection onboard the Liberia-flagged vessel FPMC B […]
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During a recent deployment, serious concerns were raised about the vessel’s overall condition. Essential systems were either non-functional or severely degraded, making daily life onboard extremely difficult. Unsafe Water Supply Broken Basic Facilities Unhygienic Living Quarters Inadequate Food Quality Impact on Crew Wellbeing These conditions significantly affected crew health, morale, […]
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When Safety Becomes Silence: A Hidden Welfare Crisis at Sea The Problem Begins: A Ship Overrun A vessel reported a severe pest infestation, with cockroaches spreading across nearly every corner of life on board. They contaminated food stores, refrigerators, utensils, sleeping areas, and personal spaces. This wasn’t just unpleasant, it […]
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The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has issued a strong warning to maritime employers, stressing that failure to uphold minimum standards for seafarers’ welfare will lead to serious enforcement actions. Under the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), ship operators are obligated to ensure timely wage payments, safe living conditions, sufficient rest, […]
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