MK Jaguar
24 seafarers abandoned on the MK Jaguar (IMO 9152208, flag Dominica) in Benete, Indonesia, 1 January 2026. ILO case 1620, status: Unresolved.
- Status
- Unresolved
- Abandonment ID
- 1620
- IMO Number
- 9152208
- Flag
- Dominica
- Port of Abandonment
- Benete, Indonesia
- Abandonment Date
- 1 January 2026
- Notification Date
- 12 February 2026
- Seafarers
- 24
- Reporting Org.
- International Transport Workers' Federation
Circumstances
Outstanding wages for 3 months
Seafarers applied to insurer?: No
Insurance certificate dates: 31st January 2026 to 31st January 2027
Updates
13 March 2026: Other
(From the UNIMAR MARINE SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED)
With reference to the copy of the letter received from the Crew Branch Director General of Shipping, Govt. of India F. No: . 23-ABAN/24/2026-CREW-DGS (Comp No. 39351) dated 10.03.2026 regarding Abandonment of the vessel Ship ‘MK JAGUAR’, IMO Number 9152208, flag: Dominica, at Benete, Indonesia .
This informs all concerned parties that the crew signed off a long time ago and the ship was not abandoned by the Ship Manager M/S Lion Great Energy .
Mr *** - Bosun on 26th January 2026
Mr *** - Assistant ETO on 26th January 2026
Mr. *** - Master on 28th January 2026.
The Ship Manager M/S Lion Great Energy, has cleared the crew's wages and signed off as of the date mentioned above. We have attached their sign-off proof, Form I, for each crew.
Also we have attached Salary transfer receipt from the bank, sent by the Ship Manager.
The crew provided handwritten declarations authorizing the salary credit to their bank accounts.
Kindly resolve this matter. Please let us know if you have other queries.
12 March 2026: Thailand
Thailand’s government has carefully reviewed all available information and databases from relevant Ministries, and we would like to confirm that there were no Thai national crew on board the MK JAGUAR. Please feel free to contact me if you need further information.
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.