Dutch vessel provider Glomar Offshore and UK subsea specialist Rovco have launched investigations into allegations that crew working in the UK offshore wind industry are being paid less than the minimum wage, a potential breach of regulations governing seafarer pay.
Both companies confirmed to reNEWS they are probing the circumstances aboard the Glomar Wave vessel, which is owned by the Den Helder-based outfit and is currently under charter to Rovco.
Glomar Offshore chief operating officer Jan-Wouter Thijssen said an official from the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) boarded the vessel earlier this week. Maritime union RMT, which is affiliated with the ITF, claims crew on the Panamanian registered ship are being paid a day rate of £47.35.