Australia Bans Liberian-Flagged Bulker From Ports Amid Crackdown on Crew Exploitation
Australia has banned another foreign-operated ship from its ports after inspectors discovered seafarers had been underpaid and unlawfully charged for drinking
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Australia has banned another foreign-operated ship from its ports after inspectors discovered seafarers had been underpaid and unlawfully charged for drinking
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