The family of Aditya Sharma, a 23-year-old Indian seafarer who tragically died during an alleged U.S. attack on the MT Settebello, is demanding a thorough investigation. While 21 crew members were rescued, his family’s grief is compounded by concerns over the vessel’s command decisions and working conditions, prompting urgent calls for accountability.
Indonesia’s Foreign Ministry has called for a thorough investigation into the sinking of the UAE-flagged tugboat Musaffah 2 in the Strait of Hormuz, where three Indonesian crew members are missing. Spokesperson Yvonne Mewengkang confirmed collaboration with local authorities and emphasized the importance of safety for Indonesian nationals in the region.
The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) is voicing concerns over the delayed civil investigation into P&O Ferries’ 2022 dismissal of 800 seafarers. The union criticizes the Insolvency Service for its slow progress, arguing it undermines public confidence and allows company leaders to evade accountability for their actions.
The government ombudsman of Greece has concluded an inquiry into a tragic migrant shipwreck off Pylos, recommending a disciplinary investigation for eight senior officers of the Hellenic Coast Guard. The overloaded fishing vessel Adriana sank, resulting in 82 deaths and up to 500 presumed dead. Survivors accused the coast guard of contributing to the capsizing.
