Working Conditions Aboard the Vc-Victory

On January 14, 2026, officials from the Belgian Federal Public Service for Mobility and Transport (FPS Mobility) reported notable infractions aboard the 'VC Victory.' This vessel, which docked on January 5 after traveling from Huelva, is currently one of two ships held in Antwerp due to serious compliance issues. The other detained vessel is the 'Nafisa Jahan', which sails under the Bangladeshi flag. Both ships have been labeled as 'inspection suspended' after inspectors uncovered multiple breaches of international maritime conventions. The responsibility now falls to the owners or operators of these vessels to address and rectify the identified issues. Specific details regarding the violations on the 'VC Victory' and 'Nafisa Jahan' remain confidential as investigations are ongoing. Releasing the vessels will be contingent upon passing a follow-up inspection.