Nirvana
22 seafarers abandoned on the Nirvana (IMO 9158161) in Pipavav Bhav Nagar, India, 1 May 2025. ILO case 1326, status: Disputed.
- Status
- Disputed
- Abandonment ID
- 1326
- IMO Number
- 9158161
- Port of Abandonment
- Pipavav Bhav Nagar, India
- Abandonment Date
- 1 May 2025
- Notification Date
- 9 May 2025
- Seafarers
- 22
- Reporting Org.
- International Transport Workers' Federation
Circumstances
The flag on IMO GISIS is Curacao FALSE, not: UNKNOWN reported by ITF.
Crew owed wages for 2 months (March and April)
Seafarers applied to insurer?: No
Insurance certificate dates: N/A
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 the concerned RPSL Companies , DSEO, MEA Division wise and DO letter issued to the Ministry
31 July 2025: International Transport Workers' Federation
The crew of Nirvana have been signed off without wages. Ship has been arrested by a court order for non-payment of crew.
Disputed.
12 May 2025: International Maritime Organisation
The flag State of IMO number 9158161 (Nirvana) is Curacao False not Unknown.
9 May 2025: International Transport Workers' Federation
The vessel is being decommissioned