Master of OS35 calls court to have case heard quickly as family in Syria have been affected by recent earthquake

The master of the bulk carrier OS35 has called on the court to have his case heard quickly, as his family in Syria have been affected by the recent earthquake. Abdelabari Kaddura is a Syrian national.

He appeared at the Supreme Court facing charges of endangering ships, individuals, protected species and Gorham'sCave.

Mr Kaddura had his passport confiscated as part of his bail conditions. However, the court heard that he needs to send money to his family in Syria and that he needs his passport to do this.

The court granted his solicitors 48 hours to take custody of the document and allow him to do this.

He will return to court on the 9th March. He has been granted bail until then.