Crystal Cruises suspends operations after authorities detained two of its ships over millions in unpaid fuel bills.
on Saturday by Cruise Law News, a site run by Florida maritime law attorney Jim Walker, who cited crew members from the ships as his sources for information. filed in a Miami federal court by Peninsula Petroleum Far East claims Crystal Symphony was chartered or managed by Genting Hong Kong-owned Crystal Cruises and Star Cruises, both of which are being sued for breach of contract for owing $4.6 million in fuel payments.
"The officers and crew on board are being well cared for and staying in single accommodations, some of which are guest staterooms," the spokesperson added."We are making sure they are comfortable and able to enjoy the various amenities on board. Crew members have been paid all wages due and we are meeting and exceeding all contractual obligations."
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