regulations May 7, 2026

Taiwanese Bulker FPMC B Forever Banned in Australia Over Wage Dispute

Splash247 reports that the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has banned the bulk carrier FPMC B Forever due to unpaid crew wages, marking the third such ban in two months. The vessel, flagged in Liberia and operated by Formosa Plastics Marine Corporation, was inspected at the port of Newcastle, revealing breaches of the Maritime Labour Convention.

FPMC B Forever (bulk) Newcastle (AU)