Russians stranded in Liverpool
THE 14-STRONG crew of the Russian cargo vessel Stalingrad, which is berthed in Liverpool, have been stranded on their ship since 19 December over a $150,000 fuel bill.
The vessel has been impounded by the UK Admiralty Court while talks continue involving the owner, SakhalinMor Trans CC and Dan Bunkering.
The crew’s situation has become desperate because they have not be paid and for some time no food has been provided by the owners.
The Admiralty Court is providing food, water and fuel for the crew. The ITF and UK maritime union Nautilus are trying to help the crew but no immediate resolution of the dispute is expected.
The Court can sell the ship and use the money to repatriate the crew as well meet their wage bill of an estimated €85,000 ($110,000).