PRINCESS KAYLA

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Tanker crew got help

Last month, seafarers welfare charity the Apostleship of the Sea’s (AoS) port chaplain to the Medway ports became involved with an alleged case of non-payment of wages to seafarers on board the 14,204 dwt tanker ‘Princess Kayla’. The Ukrainian crew joined the ship at Dover on 25th July on short contracts and allegedly had not received any wages. The Nigerian owners claimed to have sold the ship to a new owner on 1st September. The AoS chaplain was alerted of the problem by the Harbour Master and he immediately visited the ship to evaluate the crew's conditions and provide support. Following discussions it was agreed that the ITF should be involved, with an inspector attending a few days later. ‘Princess Kayla’ left the port and moved to an anchorage, however the AoS chaplain was able to remain in text contact with the crew, providing much needed support. It also transpired that they had only two days of provisions remaining, AoS claimed. Before the ship sailed for Lagos, between the agent, the ITF and the AoS chaplain, unpaid wages were paid and provisions put on board. The crew intended to leave the vessel in Lagos. AoS commented that such conditions occur on tankers in the 21st century is scandalous.

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The "Pembroke Fisher" was barred from entering the Clyde and forced to anchor for two days because its captain had been intoxicated. The "Pembroke Fisher" had to wait off Kilcreggan Sound after the skipper downed alcohol before he went on duty. The alarm was raised by the ship's chief officer, who contacted the vessel's owner James Fisher and Sons. The Deputy Harbourmaster at Clydeport was notified and he ordered the ship to lie at anchor to await a new captain after the incident on Dec 5, 2010. The crew was finally able to sail to their destination on Dec 7. The vessel loaded up and set sail again on Dec 8. The captain will now likely face disciplinary action.