Mersa Alam
2 seafarers abandoned on the Mersa Alam (IMO 9055175, flag Egypt) in Safaga, Egypt, 10 September 2025. ILO case 1528, status: Resolved.
- Status
- Resolved
- Abandonment ID
- 1528
- IMO Number
- 9055175
- Flag
- Egypt
- Port of Abandonment
- Safaga, Egypt
- Abandonment Date
- 10 September 2025
- Notification Date
- 13 November 2025
- Seafarers
- 2
- Reporting Org.
- International Transport Workers' Federation
Circumstances
The seafarers jumped ship due to inhuman living conditions.
No electricity, a/c, provisions, water and no availability to purchase as the ship is anchored.
The ship is grounded and in middle of the sea, and they have not been paid since joining the vessel in October.
The crew lost their clothes and personal effects while trying to get to the shore. They were rescued by a fishing vessel.
Seafarers applied to insurer?: No
Insurance certificate dates: N/A
Updates
16 June 2026: International Transport Workers' Federation
Seafarers repatriated with owed wages.
Resolved
13 November 2025: International Transport Workers' Federation
The seafarers national ID and seamen books are being retained by the local agent. They are still in Safaga waiting for their personal documents to go home and they are currently surviving with the help of the ITF