MK Hippo
24 seafarers abandoned on the MK Hippo (IMO 9154957, flag Panama) in Batam, Indonesia, 1 November 2025. ILO case 1619, status: Unresolved.
- Status
- Unresolved
- Abandonment ID
- 1619
- IMO Number
- 9154957
- Flag
- Panama
- Port of Abandonment
- Batam, Indonesia
- Abandonment Date
- 1 November 2025
- Notification Date
- 12 February 2026
- Seafarers
- 24
- Reporting Org.
- International Transport Workers' Federation
Circumstances
Outstanding wages of 5 months
Seafarers applied to insurer?: No
Insurance certificate dates: 31st January 2026 to 31st January 2027
Updates
11 March 2026: Other
(From the Lion Great Energy Pte Ltd)
We are writing to formally respond to the recent "Abandonment" classification issued by the ITF regarding vessels owned and managed by Lion Great Energy Pte Ltd.
We wish to state clearly that Lion Great Energy Pte Ltd has not abandoned its vessels or its crew. We are actively managing the current financial challenges and have made significant progress in rectifying the situation.
1. Progress on Wage Settlements
The company has already initiated and completed substantial payments to the crew members across the fleet.
* Evidence of Payment: Please find attached bank confirmation slips and remittance advice as proof of recent transfers.
* Remaining Balances: We acknowledge that minor outstanding wages remain on a few specific vessels. We are committed to settling these remaining amounts very soon and are working around the clock to finalize these transactions.
2. Operational Support & Crew Welfare
All vessels remain under our full operational control. We confirm the following:
* Provisions & Supplies: We continue to ensure that all vessels are provided with adequate food, fresh water, and fuel.
* Repatriation: We are in active communication with the Masters regarding any pending crew changes or repatriation requests.
* Communication: Our management remains in daily contact with the crew to provide updates on their payments.
3. Impact of ITF Pressure
While we recognize the ITF’s role in protecting seafarers, the current "Abandonment" declaration and the resulting pressure are creating significant obstacles for our management. These external actions are complicating our banking processes and slowing down our ability to complete the final settlements.
4. Our Commitment
We confirm that all outstanding issues can and will be solved through our own efforts. We are a responsible owner, and the current situation is an administrative delay, not an abandonment.
Vessel List:
MT.MK. JAGUAR / IMO Number 9152208
MT.MK TIGER / IMO Number 9548160
MT. MK HIPPO / IMO Number 9154957
We request that the ITF review the attached evidence of payment and update the status of our vessels accordingly. We are committed to full transparency and will provide further proof of payment as it becomes available.