Glory 1
13 seafarers abandoned on the Glory 1 (IMO 1068229, flag Saint Kitts and Nevis) in Shinas, Oman, 1 June 2025. ILO case 1541, status: Resolved.
- Status
- Resolved
- Abandonment ID
- 1541
- IMO Number
- 1068229
- Flag
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Port of Abandonment
- Shinas, Oman
- Abandonment Date
- 1 June 2025
- Notification Date
- 26 November 2025
- Seafarers
- 13
- Reporting Org.
- International Transport Workers' Federation
Circumstances
Outstanding wages between 3 and 7 months
Seafarers applied to insurer?: No
Insurance certificate dates: 7th October 2025 to 7th October 2026
Updates
24 February 2026: International Transport Workers' Federation
Seafarer repatriated with owed wages. Resolved.
13 January 2026: Oman
(From the Ministry of Transport, Communications & Information Technology)
With reference to your message regarding the reported abandonment case of the vessel GLORY 1 (IMO 1068229), we would like to inform you of the following:
A team from the Maritime Authority of the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology – Sultanate of Oman visited the vessel at Shinas Port on 12 January 2026, where they conducted an onboard verification of the seafarers’ situation and reviewed all related wage records and documentation.
We hereby confirm that:
• All crew members have received their full outstanding wages.
• No unpaid wages remain, based on the verified pay slips and wage records.
Accordingly, the information available to us indicates that the wage-related concerns have been resolved, and there are currently no pending claims from the crew.
Should you require any further clarification or supporting documents, we remain at your disposal.
26 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