Ohar
25 seafarers abandoned on the Ohar (IMO 9150365) in At anchorage near the coast of Malaysia, Malaysia, 1 November 2024. ILO case 1162, status: Disputed.
- Status
- Disputed
- Abandonment ID
- 1162
- IMO Number
- 9150365
- Port of Abandonment
- At anchorage near the coast of Malaysia, Malaysia
- Abandonment Date
- 1 November 2024
- Notification Date
- 12 December 2024
- Seafarers
- 25
- Reporting Org.
- International Transport Workers' Federation
Circumstances
The flag state: Guyana False.
Outstanding wages of between 3 and 4 months. Some of the crew have expired contracts.
Seafarers applied to insurer?: No
Insurance certificate dates: 20th June 2024 to 20th June 2025
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
8 October 2025: International Transport Workers' Federation
All claiming crew repatriated with part wages, ITF London provision fund paid in April 2025. Vessel has now changed name, flag and owner.
Disputed.
19 January 2025: International Transport Workers' Federation
Crew is still waiting for repatriation. Outstanding wages including December have been paid.
16 December 2024: International Maritime Organisation
Flag: Guyana FALSE since 01/06/2024
12 December 2024: International Transport Workers' Federation
Vessel is now believed to be called JETTA