Darla

17 seafarers abandoned on the Darla (IMO 7601073, flag Comoros) in Koper, Slovenia, 10 November 2025. ILO case 1564, status: Resolved.

Status
Resolved
Abandonment ID
1564
IMO Number
7601073
Flag
Comoros
Port of Abandonment
Koper, Slovenia
Abandonment Date
10 November 2025
Notification Date
18 December 2025
Seafarers
17
Reporting Org.
International Transport Workers' Federation

Circumstances

Outstanding wages between 2 and 4 months

Seafarers applied to insurer?: No
Insurance certificate dates: 4th February 2025 to 4th February 2026

Updates

16 January 2026: India
(From the Directorate General of Shipping)

I am directed to refer to the incident involving the abandonment of lndian seafarers onboard the vessel 'DARLA', IMO Number 7601073.

2. Upon examination of the records and available documentation, it has been observed that a total of 05 Indian seafarers was recruited onboard the said vessel through the concerned below mentioned RPSL companies. However, it has come to light that the recruitment process did not comply with the guidelines and requirements stipulated in the MS Act, RPSL Rules and DGS Guidelines. This information was received from the ITF regarding the vessel's abandonment, dated 07.01.2026. This represents a serious violation of crew management and regulatory compliance standards.
The details of the RPSL Companies involved are as follows.

a N/s. Willmar Shipping Solution LLP (RPSL-MUM-162127)- 02 Seafarers.
b. M/s. Wavecrest Marine Services Pvt Ltd (RPSL-MUM-162299)- 03 Seafarers

3. ln view of the above, you are requested to examine the matter in detail and initiate action for the issuance of Show Cause Notice lo the concerned RPSL companies in accordance with the applicable RPSL rules.

4. A consolidated report of findings and responses received from these RPSL companies may kindly be forwarded to this Directorate at the earliest for further necessary action.

19 December 2025: International Transport Workers' Federation
Seafarers received their outstanding wages. Resolved.

18 December 2025: International Transport Workers' Federation
Vessel detained by PSC and police for alleged human trafficking

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