VSG Glory
18 seafarers abandoned on the VSG Glory (IMO 9103025, flag Comoros), 1 August 2023. ILO case 1028, status: Disputed.
- Status
- Disputed
- Abandonment ID
- 1028
- IMO Number
- 9103025
- Flag
- Comoros
- Abandonment Date
- 1 August 2023
- Notification Date
- 12 July 2024
- Seafarers
- 18
- Reporting Org.
- International Transport Workers' Federation
Circumstances
Vessel en route to Icdas, Türkiye
Outstanding wages of between 2 and 12 months
Updates
11 December 2025: India
from the Directorate General of Shipping.
This is to inform you that the Directorate General of Shipping has initiated multiple actions to expedite the repatriation and wage settlement of the affected seafarers.
The following steps have been undertaken:
1. Letters have been issued to the concerned RPSL companies directing them to expedite the repatriation process and ensure timely settlement of wages.
2. The Directorate Seamen’s Employment Office (DSEO) has been instructed to:
◦ Intimate the concerned parties regarding the case,
◦ Follow up regularly with the respective RPSL companies, and
◦ Conduct hearings with the RPSL companies wherever required.
3. The MEA (Division-wise) has been informed about the case to facilitate additional details and necessary coordination.
4. A Demi-Official (DO) letter has been issued to the MoPSW for their intimation and further guidance.
Kindly find attached the excel sheet with case wise updates. It is our humble request to update this in the IMO/ILO Joint database under comments and observation section. We will also be sending regular updates regarding each case as and when we get case notifications so that it can be uploaded in the comments and observation section.
This coordinated approach is aimed at ensuring timely resolution of the matter.
Please let me know if any further information is required
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Letters issued to MEA-Division wise and Do letters issued to the Ministry
21 August 2024: Myanmar
Thanks for your recent communication regarding this vessel. I am the Deputy Director of the Department of Marine Administration, Myanmar.
We have received a vessel abandonment report concerning the General Cargo vessel VSG Glory (IMO No. 9103025) under flag of Comoros. According to the report, the vessel was abandoned by the ship owner at En route to Icdas, Turkey on 1st August 2024. There is a seafarer onboard from Myanmar, who have not been paid for more than twelve months.But it was verified that the vessel was not officially registered for sending Myanmar seafarers in my department.
To proceed with the necessary actions and provide assistance to the affected seafarer, we require detailed information about the Myanmar crew member , including his name, passport number, and Seafarer Identification and Record Book (SIRB) number. Unfortunately, the information we currently have is incomplete.
We kindly request your assistance in providing the required information from the IMO records. Your prompt response will greatly aid us in addressing this urgent matter and ensuring the welfare of the stranded seafarer.
Thank you for your attention and cooperation.
14 August 2024: International Transport Workers' Federation
The unpaid 1-year salary of the captain was paid, and he returned home.
In addition, the unpaid salary of the chief engineer was paid and he returned home.
2 months' salaries of the remaining crew were paid.
The company made an agreement with 6 Indian seafarers who wanted to disembark, and they will be sent home at the next port, with all remaining salaries paid.
The company and the seafarers made a written agreement on this issue. The process is being followed.
The ship has not yet docked at the next port.