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In a significant action, the Port State Control office, under the Romanian Naval Authority, alongside the International Transport Federation (ITF) Romania, has detained two Panamanian-flagged vessels, the 'Huseyn Javid' and the 'Beccaria', due to unpaid crew wages totaling over $256,000. The male crew of the 'Huseyn Javid', which comprises 11 members belonging to the Russian Naval Syndicate, had been awaiting their salaries for a staggering four months. Following intervention by the authorities, shipowners of the 'Huseyn Javid' have disbursed $106,000 to rectify the outstanding wages. Meanwhile, the 13 Ukrainian crew members aboard the 'Beccaria' have faced even more prolonged financial strain, with their salaries in arrears for over five months. As the situation unfolds, the Ukrainian Union, representing the crew members, is poised to assist with certain expenses in collaboration with ITF Romania, should the legal proceedings be necessary to address these grievances. This situation highlights ongoing issues within the maritime labor sector and the critical role of regulatory bodies in safeguarding seafarer rights.