Three seafarers have been injured and one detained by colleagues after a serious fight on an MSC boxship off South America.

The incident on the 5,606-teu MSC Marta (built 2005) took place on Wednesday evening.

Radio Tivat reported that the three wounded crew were from Montenegro.

A chef was reportedly seriously hurt and was taken to hospital by helicopter.

More-minor injuries were suffered by a mechanic and a fitter.