Maria
22 seafarers abandoned on the Maria (IMO 9041772, flag Palau) in Calabar, Nigeria, 1 July 2024. ILO case 1149, status: Resolved.
- Status
- Resolved
- Abandonment ID
- 1149
- IMO Number
- 9041772
- Flag
- Palau
- Port of Abandonment
- Calabar, Nigeria
- Abandonment Date
- 1 July 2024
- Notification Date
- 30 November 2024
- Seafarers
- 22
- Reporting Org.
- International Transport Workers' Federation
Circumstances
6 months outstanding wages.
Seafarers applied to insurer: No
Insurance certificate dates: 28th February 2024 to 28th February 2025
Updates
12 February 2026: International Transport Workers' Federation
Crew paid and repatriated. Resolved.
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
8 October 2025: International Transport Workers' Federation
The sister ship was arrested in Marseille in order to settle the crews claims. A payment of USD 28,000 was made, however there is still a large amount pending.
Disputed.
30 November 2024: International Transport Workers' Federation
Cargo 22,000 tonnes of Gypsum