Beluga A
21 seafarers abandoned on the Beluga A (IMO 9256353, flag Saint Kitts and Nevis) in Sohar, Oman, 1 March 2026. ILO case 1646, status: Resolved.
- Status
- Resolved
- Abandonment ID
- 1646
- IMO Number
- 9256353
- Flag
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Port of Abandonment
- Sohar, Oman
- Abandonment Date
- 1 March 2026
- Notification Date
- 4 March 2026
- Seafarers
- 21
- Reporting Org.
- International Transport Workers' Federation
Circumstances
Outstanding wages for 2 months
Seafarers applied to insurer?: No
Insurance certificate dates: 20th February 2026 to 20th February 2027
Updates
12 June 2026: International Transport Workers' Federation
Seafarer repatriated with owed wages.
Resolved.
19 March 2026: Saint Kitts and Nevis
(From the St. Kitts and Nevis International Ship Registry)
We confirm receipt of the below notification.
However, please be advised that this issue has been already addressed by the vessel representatives. The Flag has been informed that the seafarer was paid in full and the repatriation arrangements have been finalised. We attach copies of the documents confirming these arrangements.
At the moment this Administration is awaiting for an official confirmation from the designated ITF officer that this case has been closed.
18 March 2026: International Maritime Organisation
The status of the vessel is broken up.
4 March 2026: International Transport Workers' Federation
The Egyptian Seafarer received his wages until end of February but his repatriation is still pending