Jameela Star

9 seafarers abandoned on the Jameela Star (IMO 6727301, flag Syrian Arab Republic) in Pozzallo (Sicily), Italy, 21 April 2010. ILO case 139, status: Resolved.

Status
Resolved
Abandonment ID
139
IMO Number
6727301
Flag
Syrian Arab Republic
Port of Abandonment
Pozzallo (Sicily), Italy
Abandonment Date
21 April 2010
Notification Date
22 April 2010
Seafarers
9
Reporting Org.
International Transport Workers' Federation

Circumstances

The vessel is detained in the port of Pozzallo since 17 February 2010. Before the scheduled departure of the ship 7 Egyptian seafarers deserted and went underground. As a result the police arrested the captain taking him to the Criminal Court for the crime of aiding illegal immigration. The Magistrate confirmed the arrest and proceeded to order the confiscation of the vessel. Nine seafarers remain on board. Owners have stopped supplying provisions to the vessel, currently food is being provided by local Stella Maris.

Updates

16 December 2016: International Transport Workers' Federation
resolved

11 June 2010: International Shipping Federation
All crew members were repatriated on the 9th of May except for the Master who was repatriated the 12th of May. The ship is still berthed in the port of Pozzallo, no crew on board.

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