A Turkish vessel has been detained in the UK with its crew believed to be earning as little as £0.66 ($0.86) pence per hour.
The 2,300-dwt Seccadi (built 1995) is being held by British authorities at the port of Ellesmere, north England.
Handy Shipping Guide reports that maritime unions are up in arms over the pay and conditions onboard.
Voda Shipping, the vessel’s owner, has apparently responded to questions from the authorities regarding the status of its Turkish and Indian crew last week, according to the same report.
