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Hanjin Shipping bankruptcy strands vessel crews at sea, putting human rights at risk
- Collected
- 2016.09.06
- Distributed
- 2016.09.07
- Source
- Go Direct
According to the labor union of Hanjin Shipping on Monday, about 50 container vessels and bulk carriers are currently on standby at outer ports for an indefinite period of time as they are not denied of call at ports. The union group said that with vessels stuck in limbo, sailors are also being undermined of their rights as they are not able to receive necessary daily supplies.
About 1,000 crew members are estimated to be stranded at sea considering that each Hanjin Shipping vessel that has been declined of port leave and entry around the world has at least 20 sailors on board. Half of the estimated crew members are Hanjin Shipping employees while the remaining are foreign sailors that have been temporarily hired. Although each stranded vessel is equipped with emergency food and items to cover up to 15 days, life onboard could turn difficult beyond that.
An unnamed labor union official said that “despite (the urgency), the government is only demanding the cash-strapped shipping company to secure operating funds, pushing sailors closer to the edge of a cliff.”
If the current situation prolongs, vessel crews will not have enough water to drink and also be able to keep check of waste water treatment.”
The labor union will check on the conditions of each vessel and announce a list of necessities they require on Tuesday.
By Yoon Jin-ho
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