A Gozo Channel Senior Master was suspended this morning following a judicial protest he filed yesterday claiming safety flaws by the company.
Capt Mario Grech said he had been suspended pending an investigation into his claims.
In his judicial protest, Capt Grech listed safety shortcomings by the company, including inadequate safety training, crewmen lacking qualifications, and a case where ferry water tanks were contaminated with harmful bacteria.
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http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20090924/local/master-alleges-safety-shortcomings-on-gozo-ferries