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Vanuatu's maritime chief seeks criminal charges over MV Matui disaster

Vanuatu's Maritime Affairs commissioner says "some needs to be held responsible" and is seeking criminal charges against the captain and owners of the MV Matui.

Vanuatu's maritime chief seeks criminal charges over MV Matui disaster

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Vanuatu's Maritime Affairs commissioner says "some needs to be held responsible" and is seeking criminal charges against the captain and owners of the MV Matui.

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Vanuatu's Maritime Affairs commissioner says "some needs to be held responsible" and is seeking criminal charges against the captain and owners of the MV Matui.

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