The vessel is currently detained at the Freeport of Monrovia by the Liberia Maritime Authority. The vessel can only be permitted to sail from the detained berth subject to a written authorization from us.”JTK-01 was detained on Friday, July 23, 2021. The cargo ship sent out a distress call prompting the rescue team from the Armed Forces of Liberia, the Liberia Maritime Authority and Sea Shepperd. “The Liberia Maritime Authority wishes to state that the subject vessel was detained and not allowed to sail. Also, the vessel was at no time authorized or permitted to carry passengers or operate as a passenger’s vessel”.

Source: Front Page Africa July 29, 2021 09:41 UTC