Emma
6 seafarers abandoned on the Emma (IMO 8101599, flag United Republic of Tanzania) in Durres, Albania, 1 February 2025. ILO case 1314, status: Inactive.
- Status
- Inactive
- Abandonment ID
- 1314
- IMO Number
- 8101599
- Flag
- United Republic of Tanzania
- Port of Abandonment
- Durres, Albania
- Abandonment Date
- 1 February 2025
- Notification Date
- 25 April 2025
- Seafarers
- 6
- Reporting Org.
- International Transport Workers' Federation
Circumstances
Outstanding wages of 4 months
Seafarers applied to insurer?: No
Insurance certificate dates: 12th December 2023 to 11th December 2024
Updates
10 July 2026: India
(From the Directorate General of Shipping)
I am directed to forward herewith the details of the resolved abandonment case of the vessel EMMA (IMO No. 8101599), as furnished by the concerned RPSL company, in the template prescribed by the ILO/IMO.
The duly completed template is enclosed herewith for your kind consideration and for taking necessary action towards closure of the abandonment case in the ILO/IMO Joint Database.
Letters were issued to the concerned authorities, RPSL agency, and other stakeholders to facilitate the resolution of the case at the earliest. Wages have been settled and the documentary evidence of the same is submitted by mail
REPATRIATED AND WAGES PAID
Crew Branch-DGS has forwarded email dated 10.03.2026 to ITF for resolved the case on ILO/IMO data base, copy enclosed.
6 July 2026: International Transport Workers' Federation
No response from company or flag state. Also lost contact with the crew.
Inactive
22 April 2026: United Republic of Tanzania
(From the High Commission of the United Republic of Tanzania)
Under investigation; status updates being pursued.
10 March 2026: India
from the Directorate General of Shipping.
With reference to the trailing email received from RPSL M.A Ship Management, it is requested to kindly verify and examine the matter and take necessary action to close the case in the ILO/IMO database.
In case any additional documents or information are required, the same may kindly be intimated at the earliest for further necessary action.
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
25 April 2025: International Transport Workers' Federation
Death in service on 16th September 2024, where ITF action is ongoing