Stranded Vessel Crew Finally Returns Home

The remaining five crew members of the offshore support vessel MV Berkat Tuah returned to Malaysia after being allowed to disembark from the vessel on July 18 after being stranded at Hamriyah Port, Dubai, for months. According to the Malaysian Foreign Ministry, the repatriation followed continued engagement between the Consulate General of Malaysia in Dubai, … Read more

Qantas Passengers Stranded on Auckland Tarmac for 8+ Hours

Qantas passengers were left stranded on an aircraft at Auckland Airport for several hours without clear communication or adequate food, according to passenger reports. Passenger Sondra Bacharach stated that while the airline provided accommodation, travelers remained in the dark regarding flight schedules and the reasons for being unable to disembark. Why are passengers restricted from … Read more