HIMS 11
5 seafarers abandoned on the HIMS 11 (IMO 9615494, flag Bahrain) in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, 1 November 2024. ILO case 1261, status: Resolved.
- Status
- Resolved
- Abandonment ID
- 1261
- IMO Number
- 9615494
- Flag
- Bahrain
- Port of Abandonment
- Dammam, Saudi Arabia
- Abandonment Date
- 1 November 2024
- Notification Date
- 7 March 2025
- Seafarers
- 5
- Reporting Org.
- International Transport Workers' Federation
Circumstances
The crew owed between 5 and 6 months wages
Some of the crew have expired contracts.
The initially reported insurer was "unknown".
Updates
9 January 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
There is currently one seafarer on board, and he has been receiving his salary on a regular basis. He has received all payments from the vessel’s owner
17 March 2025: International Maritime Organisation
The insurer is: HYDOR AS on Equasis.