Two months before two abandoned tankers crashed into Sinamalé Bridge, the only anchor holding them was reported to be failing.
Throughout July, the 20 Indian seafarers aboard and the International Transport Workers’ Federation posted repeated appeals to an international database for abandoned seafarers. They reported running out of food and drinking water, and alleged that crew taken ashore for medical treatment were detained instead.
Customs disputes their account, saying it facilitated food deliveries through a local agent. But asked whether an agent was appointed, Customs gave three different answers.
And no agency will say the mooring that failed was its responsibility. https://maldivesindependent.com/society/abandoned-seafarers-warned-of-hunger-and-anchor-failure-before-sinamal-bridge-crash-d26a


