Swimmer. M

15 seafarers abandoned on the Swimmer. M (IMO 9148491, flag Saint Kitts and Nevis) in Hereke, Türkiye, 1 July 2025. ILO case 1444, status: Resolved.

Status
Resolved
Abandonment ID
1444
IMO Number
9148491
Flag
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Port of Abandonment
Hereke, Türkiye
Abandonment Date
1 July 2025
Notification Date
28 August 2025
Seafarers
15
Reporting Org.
International Transport Workers' Federation

Circumstances

Outstanding wages of 3 months

Seafarers applied to insurer?: No
Insurance certificate dates: 4th December 2024 to 4th December 2025

Updates

8 October 2025: International Transport Workers' Federation
Seafarer repatriated with owed wages. Resolved.

12 September 2025: Saint Kitts and Nevis
(From the St. Kitts and Nevis International Ship Registry)

I would like to bring to your attention that this case has been closed. The seafarer has been paid in full and repatriated on Friday 29th August. Thank you for your attention.

28 August 2025: International Transport Workers' Federation
PSC were contacted and were aware of the crew complaint at the time of inspection. All of the crew currently has unpaid wages but are afraid to complain.

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