Working Conditions Aboard the Reval-Viking

On May 7, 2012, the trawler 'Remøy Viking' found itself in the grip of a legal seizure in Tromsø, Norway. The Norwegian Seamen's Association initiated this action through their legal representative, citing outstanding debts owed to the vessel's crew of 20, amounting to a staggering 5 million crowns. The ship's owner, Remøy Viking AS, has been grappling with significant financial turmoil, leading to the auctioning of the vessel on March 8. To safeguard the interests of the crew, the Seamen's Union mandated the custody of the shrimping vessel, ensuring that the crew members receive the wages they are rightfully owed.