The South African Maritime Safety Authority Samsa is addressing seafarer welfare and maritime safety concerns on two vessels, one of which has been detained in local waters since November.
The Comoros-flagged bulk carrier Sea Lord was detained on November 14 following a routine port state control inspection that uncovered 42 deficiencies, including the non-payment of crew wages.
The vessel, which remains in the Port of Ngqura, carries a crew of 16 seafarers, three from Myanmar and 13 from India.
