A Hong Kong-owned platform supply vessel (PSV) has been detained in the UK as authorities prepared to investigate conditions for crew members on board.

The 4,000-dwt Ben Nevis (built 2013) was held in Aberdeen on Monday, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) confirmed to TradeWinds.

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MCA added the move was "a preventative measure in line with UK regulations, in order that a full inspection of the ship related to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) can be carried out before its intended departure.