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UN agency intervenes in Australia-China shipping crisis – Sydney Morning Herald
The International Maritime Organisation confirmed on Tuesday that it was using its diplomatic channels to bring an end to the impasse that has seen at least two…
Up to 400 seafarers could now be stuck offshore at Jingtang. A Bloomberg analysis of marine traffic data found at least 21 bulk carriers are anchored off the northern Chinese port, unable to offload their Australian coal, worth up to $273 million.
Supplies and medications are dwindling for the 41 crew on two of the vessels, the Jag Anand and the Anastasia, after almost five months at anchor in northern China. Responsibility for the ships has been passed between governments, companies and exporters,…
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