Sormovskiy 121
12 seafarers abandoned on the Sormovskiy 121 (IMO 8133578, flag Belize) in Poti, Georgia, 1 August 2024. ILO case 1133, status: Inactive.
- Status
- Inactive
- Abandonment ID
- 1133
- IMO Number
- 8133578
- Flag
- Belize
- Port of Abandonment
- Poti, Georgia
- Abandonment Date
- 1 August 2024
- Notification Date
- 7 November 2024
- Seafarers
- 12
- Reporting Org.
- International Transport Workers' Federation
Circumstances
Seafarer has outstanding wages of 4 months. He has informed us that the rest of the crew are also owed 4 months wages but are reluctant to come forward
Updates
24 April 2026: International Transport Workers' Federation
Lost contact with crew. Inactive.
14 November 2024: Belize
(by International Merchant Marine Registry of Belize)
Our Administration would like to present you with the attached email confirming the payment of wages to all seafarers (sign-off) aboard subject vessel MV SORMOVSKIY.
Our investigations revealed that the owners experience some financial difficulties due to multiple factors which resulted in the delay of payments.
I can further confirm that the sign off crew has handed over the vessel to the new crew and disembarked the vessel.
It should also be noted that the operators where in full cooperation with flag during our investigation.
Based on the above, and provided that the repatriation is completed without incident, flag expects that this matter can be adequately closed soon.
Further details may be found in the attached email.
We thank you for assisting us with this case. We remain committed to cooperate with ITF on any matter concerning the welfare of our seafarers.
12 November 2024: Belize
(by International Merchant Marine Registry of Belize)
Thank you for your confirmation and for updating our contact information.
Of note is that the owners of subject vessel SORMOVSKIY is in communication with flag and we hope to have this matter resolved soon.
We will revert with our findings.
12 November 2024: International Transport Workers' Federation
(by ITF)
Attached is the email ITF sent on 4th November 2024. It was sent to immarbe@immarbe.com, but now appears that is should have been sent to technicalservices@immarbe.com, which is noted.
12 November 2024: Belize
(by International Merchant Marine Registry of Belize)
We must note that Flag was not informed about this case until now, therefore, we were not able to take appropriate actions to resolve the matter.
Nevertheless, we will review the information provided and coordinate with operators to ensure that this matter is resolved promptly.
Please expect our comments on this entry by close of business on 22 November 2024, as requested.
Should any additional information be provided to you on this case, or any other vessel that flies the flag of Belize, please do not hesitate to contact our Administration for our swift action.
Additionally, we request an update to the contact information for Belize to include technicalservices@immarbe.com. Our Technical Department is the appropriate department to address matters related to Liability and Compensation regarding Claims for Death, Personal Injury and Abandonment of Seafarers.