Sea Prince
3 seafarers abandoned on the Sea Prince (IMO 7112357, flag Sao Tome and Principe) in Colon, Panama, 1 August 2024. ILO case 1070, status: Disputed.
- Status
- Disputed
- Abandonment ID
- 1070
- IMO Number
- 7112357
- Flag
- Sao Tome and Principe
- Port of Abandonment
- Colon, Panama
- Abandonment Date
- 1 August 2024
- Notification Date
- 27 August 2024
- Seafarers
- 3
- Reporting Org.
- International Transport Workers' Federation
Circumstances
Vessel has had no fuel for several weeks. The crew are owed more than 2 months wages. They are cooking on the deck. Some other crew members already left the vessel due poor living conditions and non-payment of wages.
Updates
12 September 2024: International Transport Workers' Federation
One of the 3 crew members on board was repatriated to Peru after a payment agreement was arranged with him. Other 2 crew members remain on board. Company has not confirmed any payment or arrangement with other crew members. The Cook who suffered burn injuries during accident on late May, remains receiving medical treatment but has received no information from the company on when he will receive his 6 months owed wages.
3 September 2024: Panama
In response to your inquiry, I kindly confirm that the vessel SEA PRINCES, does not belong to the Panamanian Ship Registry.
We regret what happened to the ship's crew but, as per Article 94 of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, 1982, the Republic of Panama does not currently have administrative, technical or social responsibilities over the ship; we have no legal link with the shipowner.
We are closely following the case in our Department such as that of Navigation and Maritime Safety through Inspections and contact with the Flag State.
I you have any other inquiries don't hesitate in contact us.
27 August 2024: International Transport Workers' Federation
Vessel had been inspected already some time ago by local PSC authorities. However, living conditions have not improved.