AS Dream
8 seafarers abandoned on the AS Dream (IMO 8020123, flag United Republic of Tanzania) in Ashdod, Israel, 1 September 2025. ILO case 1524, status: Unresolved.
- Status
- Unresolved
- Abandonment ID
- 1524
- IMO Number
- 8020123
- Flag
- United Republic of Tanzania
- Port of Abandonment
- Ashdod, Israel
- Abandonment Date
- 1 September 2025
- Notification Date
- 13 November 2025
- Seafarers
- 8
- Reporting Org.
- International Transport Workers' Federation
Circumstances
Outstanding wages for 4 months. Lack of fuel and provisions.
Seafarers applied to insurer?: No
Insurance certificate dates: 28th April 2025 to 28th April 2025
Updates
19 August 2026: India
from Directorate General of Maritime Administration
I am directed to forward herewith the details of the resolved abandonment case of the vessel AS DREAM (IMO No. 8020123), 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.
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(22.04.2026) 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
Indian seafarers (3) : REPATRIATED AND WAGES PAID
De-briefing done at Directorate General of Maritime Administration on 07.05.2026, the crew have given their declaration of the wages being paid to them
22 April 2026: United Republic of Tanzania
(From the High Commission of the United Republic of Tanzania)
Under investigation; Administration engaging relevant parties.
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 and DSEO
10 December 2025: Israel
(From the Ministry of Transport)
Thank you for your notification regarding the abandonment case of Vessel: AS Dream IMO No 8020123
Following your notification, we contacted the local representative to verify the details of the case:
8 crew members were on board the vessel. 2 crew members have escaped as mentioned in the report.
Of the six crew members reported to have remained on board¬¬, three were repatriated approximately one month ago. The remaining three crew members, who had been retained for the purposes of the criminal investigation, were also repatriated last week.
Accordingly, there are currently no crew members on board the vessel or in Israel.
The vessel itself remains detained by the Customs authorities in Ashdod Port.
To the best of our knowledge, wages remain outstanding.
13 November 2025: International Transport Workers' Federation
Crew detained in port following ongoing investigations for criminal activities. The ITF purchased diesel oil for generators and coordinating food & water supplies with the local custom officer.
2 crew members have escaped, and the others are awaiting instructions.