What Crew Members Say About Princess-Layla

In a noteworthy auction event held in Dublin, a vessel was successfully sold to Greek buyers for the impressive sum of $6.4 million. This transaction highlights the ongoing international interest in maritime assets and reflects the dynamic nature of the shipping industry.

In a significant development, the crew of the 'Clipper Faith' is poised to return to Ukraine following a resolution regarding their unpaid wages. The crew of 17 had been marooned in Dublin since the ship's arrest on March 12, when it was seized by the Amsterdam Trade Bank due to the owners' failure to meet mortgage obligations. The crew had been without pay since December 1, 2012, some members enduring up to seven months on board. A settlement was reached between the bank and the International Transport Workers Federation, ensuring the crew receives their overdue salaries as well as compensation for breach of contract. They are set to be flown home within days. Meanwhile, the 'Clipper Faith' is scheduled for auction in Dublin on June 14 as part of efforts to address the outstanding debts owed to the bank.

The crew members of the 'Clipper Faith', comprising both Russian and Ukrainian sailors, are set to receive a total of 250,000 euros in overdue wages, allowing them to return home after being stranded in Dublin due to a financial dispute. The vessel has been under arrest since March when its London-based owners defaulted on a mortgage, leading to the bank in the Netherlands seizing the ship. Since December 2012, the 17 crew members had not received their salary, prompting several to leave the vessel in February under the impression they would never see their pay. Thanks to the intervention of the International Transport Federation, a resolution has been reached, ensuring that the sailors will obtain their full arrears.