In Thiruvananthapuram, the MSC Akiteta II, stranded for nearly four months, saw its first crew change. Twelve crew members disembarked, including one from Ghana, while eleven new members boarded. Managed by Waterline Shipping, the transition involved barge transport and necessary immigration formalities, following a court-ordered arrest over a compensation dispute.
In Thiruvananthapuram, over 20 crew members are stranded aboard the MSC Akiteta II, anchored at Vizhinjam port. Following a Kerala High Court order for the ship’s arrest, the crew faces uncertainty, unable to change shifts or return home. Adani Ports is supplying essential provisions as tensions rise.
The MSC Akiteta II has received a court-ordered bond reduction for its release after being detained in India since July. Arrested during a routine port call, the ship is linked to compensation claims from the sinking of the MSC Elsa 3, which caused environmental concerns and significant debris release.
