Gas Falcon

19 seafarers abandoned on the Gas Falcon (IMO 9040883, flag Gabon) in Mogadishu, Somalia, 31 May 2024. ILO case 1010, status: Resolved.

Status
Resolved
Abandonment ID
1010
IMO Number
9040883
Flag
Gabon
Port of Abandonment
Mogadishu, Somalia
Abandonment Date
31 May 2024
Notification Date
3 July 2024
Seafarers
19
Reporting Org.
International Transport Workers' Federation

Circumstances

Crew are owed 2 months wages and they have requested repatriation for those whose contracts of employment have expired. There is a lack of provisions

Updates

1 October 2024: International Transport Workers' Federation
16 Crew members were repatriated by the P&I Club and paid their outstanding wages.

14 August 2024: International Transport Workers' Federation
Shipowner paid April and May wages but has failed to pay June and July. Negotiating with the P&I club for the payment of 5 crewmembers June and July wages having their contracts expired and requesting for repatriation.

11 July 2024: Other
From the International Group of P&I Clubs:

In reference to the reported abandoned case below, GAS FALCON, IMO Number 9040883 I have contacted West of England Club who have been advised that the April salary has been paid. The May / June salary is due to be paid today, both the Club’s local correspondent and ITF are expected to be onboard during this time.

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