Brazilian police boarded the 95,000–gtMSC Magnifica (built 2010) lastweek in Salvador and said they had “rescued” 11 crew who were forced to work upto 16 hours a day, the BBC reported.

But MSC said: "MSC Crociere is in full compliance withnational and international labour regulations and is ready to co-operate withthe authorities."

It added it had not received "any evidence or legalnotification" from the Brazilian labour ministry.

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