Grigory Malov

15 seafarers abandoned on the Grigory Malov (IMO 8986365, flag Panama) in Burgas, Bulgaria, 22 December 2025. ILO case 1571, status: Inactive.

Status
Inactive
Abandonment ID
1571
IMO Number
8986365
Flag
Panama
Port of Abandonment
Burgas, Bulgaria
Abandonment Date
22 December 2025
Notification Date
22 December 2025
Seafarers
15
Reporting Org.
International Transport Workers' Federation

Circumstances

Outstanding wages for 3 months

Seafarers applied to insurer?: Yes
Insurance certificate dates: 7th November 2025 to 7th November 2026

Updates

30 June 2026: International Transport Workers' Federation
Lost contact with crew. Inactive

14 January 2026: Bulgaria
(From the Executive Agency “Maritime Administration” )

In reference to your communication regarding the newly reported abandonment case concerning m/v GRIGORY MALOV, IMO No. 8986365, we would like to provide the requested information and comments, which fall under the competence of the Bulgarian Maritime Administration.
Following receipt of an email containing a crew complaint from the agent of m/v GRIGORY MALOV in the port of Burgas on 22.12.2025, regarding unpaid wages, the Port State Control – Burgas immediately contacted the ship’s owner through the ship’s agent and required that all outstanding wages be settled prior to the vessel’s departure from the port.
As a result, on 23.12.2025, we received written confirmation (attached) that all outstanding wages to the crew had been settled. The confirmation also stated that neither the Master nor the crew of m/v GRIGORY MALOV had any claims against the shipowners or managers of the vessel. Later on the same day, 23.12.2025, the vessel departed from the port of Burgas. The ship is no longer in the port.
Should additional information become available, we will provide updates without delay.

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