Two ships linked to a sham seafarers’ union have raised serious concerns for crew welfare in Newcastle, with inspectors facing obstruction by port managers. The KIBO (IMO 9719331), berthed at a Port of Newcastle berth, was detained for 10 days at its previous port of call in Ghent, Belgium, after 21 deficiencies were identified. ITF inspectors … Continue reading "ITF INSPECTORATE CONDEMNS NEWCASTLE COAL TERMINALS OVER OBSTRUCTION OF SEAFARER INS…