The Australian Maritime Safety Authority detained the vessel after receiving complaints from the crew about the master and chief officer during a routine inspection. The complaints allege a culture of bullying, non-payment of overtime, long working hours and crew members losing weight due to lack of food.
The Tintomara’s crew of 26 includes seafarers from the Philippines, Bangladesh and India. The vessel arrived in Gladstone from New Orleans.
Source: News Now | The Maritime Executive