Belfast: Ship's crew stands down

The Naxos, owned by Korean company Jinyang Shipping and registered in Panama has been called unsafe by its Filipino crew. The crew claims that the ship brings in salt water whilst at sea, leaks, and has only had a single safety drill out of the statutory four. They are also striking over pay arrears, with some being paid only $180 per month for 300 hours work.

The union SIPTU has become involved in the strike, stating that the ship will not leave until it's been formally inspected, and that all crew are welcome to be repatriated at their request. Fifteen of the twenty crew on the Naxos are refusing to sail.