The Australian Maritime Safety Authority has banned the bulk carrier Wooyang Venus from Australian ports for 90 days after finding falsified crew work and rest records at Newcastle, New South Wales. Inspectors found the records were altered to hide excessive working hours on board.
The MV Lira, a high-risk general cargo ship, has been banned from European ports after failing to visit a mandated repair yard in Greece. Detained in Olbia, Italy, it was released but did not comply with the requirement to proceed to Piraeus, prompting the Paris MoU to classify it as very high-risk.
Hours of rest violations are common at sea but rarely reported. This practical guide explains the STCW and MLC rest rules, why breaches happen, how false records put seafarers at risk, what the IMO is reviewing in 2026, and simple steps to protect your rest and your rights.
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