General
China’s trade war with Australia is having very real consequences for stranded seafarers
Intensifying trade tensions between China and Australia are now leaving seafarers in limbo, as dozens of ships remain stranded near the Chinese coast.
Key points:
- Crews aboard ships carrying blockaded Australian coal remain stranded near China
- Some seafarers have reported self-harm and the declining quality of drinking water
- They’ve called for international assistance as they remain in administrative limbo
Bulk carrier Anastasia sailed from Queensland’s Hay Point port on July 19, carrying about 90,000 tonnes of Australian coal, according to the ship’s 2nd officer, Gaurav Singh.
The ship — sailing under a Panamanian flag — is owned by the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), a Swiss-Italian international shipping group.
Anastasia arrived…
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