| Published Fri, September 15th 2017 at 10:00, Updated September 15th 2017 at 10:06 GMT +3Five of the Kenyan seamen currently stranded in Indonesia pose with an International Transport Federation official (centre). The ship owner is said to have abandoned them. [Maarufu Mohamed, Standard]Five Kenyan sailors have been stranded in Asia for the last two years after their vessel broke down. ALSO READ: Mombasa port records unusual traffic jam as ships wait for clearance“We also want the ship owner compelled to pay their salary arrears,” said Mr Haji. “We want to ensure that we have information on the whereabouts of our seafarers whenever they board a ship to work.

Source: Standard Digital September 15, 2017 07:07 UTC