MAR 4

12 seafarers abandoned on the MAR 4 (IMO 9038426, flag United Republic of Tanzania) in Vassiliko, Cyprus, 13 July 2025. ILO case 1394, status: Resolved.

Status
Resolved
Abandonment ID
1394
IMO Number
9038426
Flag
United Republic of Tanzania
Port of Abandonment
Vassiliko, Cyprus
Abandonment Date
13 July 2025
Notification Date
14 July 2025
Seafarers
12
Reporting Org.
International Transport Workers' Federation

Circumstances

Vessel arrested in Vassiliko since May, since then crew has received no salaries or overtime payments. Also, there are critically low supplies of food, drinking water and fuels. Garbage is accumulated on board attracting insects. Crew is demoralised and are requesting for repatriation.

Seafarers applied to insurer?: No
Insurance certificate dates: 9th February 2025 to 9th February 2026

Updates

16 October 2025: International Transport Workers' Federation
Crew repatriated and paid their wages. Resolved.

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