Dong Sheng

15 seafarers abandoned on the Dong Sheng (IMO 1118256, flag China) in Taizhou, China, 1 February 2026. ILO case 1661, status: Unresolved.

Status
Unresolved
Abandonment ID
1661
IMO Number
1118256
Flag
China
Port of Abandonment
Taizhou, China
Abandonment Date
1 February 2026
Notification Date
12 March 2026
Seafarers
15
Reporting Org.
International Transport Workers' Federation

Circumstances

Outstanding wages for 2 months

Seafarers applied to insurer?: No
Insurance certificate dates: N/A

Updates

12 March 2026: International Transport Workers' Federation
Crew reported that the vessel was siezed by the chinese coast gaurd for alleged coal smuggling. All crew members were arrested and sent back to their home countries, except for the captain and an oiler who remain in prison. Indonesian crew members are requesting assistance.

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