Emine Ana
3 seafarers abandoned on the Emine Ana (IMO 1041386, flag Saint Kitts and Nevis) in Ningde, China, 1 October 2025. ILO case 1678, status: Resolved.
- Status
- Resolved
- Abandonment ID
- 1678
- IMO Number
- 1041386
- Flag
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Port of Abandonment
- Ningde, China
- Abandonment Date
- 1 October 2025
- Notification Date
- 25 March 2026
- Seafarers
- 3
- Reporting Org.
- International Transport Workers' Federation
Circumstances
Outstanding wages for 7 months
Seafarers applied to insurer?: No
Insurance certificate dates: 16th August 2025 to 16th August 2026
Updates
7 May 2026: International Transport Workers' Federation
Crew repatriated with owed wages. Resolved.
7 May 2026: Saint Kitts and Nevis
(From the St. Kitts and Nevis International Ship Registry)
We hereby confirm receipt of the below message. It is well noted.
Thank you once again for your kind assistance and help with this case.
The Flag also expresses gratitude to the vessel Owners and Managers for their cooperation.
7 May 2026: International Transport Workers' Federation
Further to my previous email, I have reviewed the calculations and supporting documentation you provided.
I have not received any substantial evidence or supporting documentation from the Chief Officer in support of the additional USD 3,137 entitlement he referred to.
I also allowed additional time for him to provide clarification or documentary support, but no further substantive information has been provided to me.
On that basis, and noting the previous confirmations and settlement documentation already provided, this matter can now be considered closed from our side.
30 April 2026: International Maritime Organisation
I note that the China Maritime Safety Administration has confirmed the situation of three abandoned seafarers (Master, CO, and AB), that on 27 March 2026 the Master received the outstanding wages of USD 35,000 and signed a receipt confirming the payment, that on 28 March 2026 the CO and AB also received their outstanding wages, and furthermore that the three seafarers have all left China and returned to their countries of nationality.
The received information is duly noted and will be recorded on the joint IMO/ILO database on abandonment of seafarers. I herewith would like to reiterate the kind request of China to the relevant parties to further confirm the repatriation status.
30 April 2026: China
(From the China MSA)
Your email about new abandonment case (EMINE ANA, IMO: 1041386) has been well received and processed.
China Maritime Safety Administration has confirmed the three abandoned seafarers’ situation (Master, CO, and AB). On 27 March 2026, the Master received the outstanding wages of USD 35,000 and signed a receipt confirming the payment. On 28 March 2026, the CO and AB also received their outstanding wages.
The three seafarers have now all left China and returned to their countries of nationality. China kindly requests that the relevant parties further confirm the repatriation status.
30 April 2026: International Transport Workers' Federation
Thank you for your email and for providing the calculations and supporting documentation.
I will review the material and revert to the Chief Officer to clarify his position based on the new information provided.
I will revert once this has been completed.
30 April 2026: Other
(From the shipping company)
Further to our previous correspondence, we would like to provide a comprehensive clarification regarding the Chief Officer’s claims.
Firstly, the Chief Officer has received wage payments through multiple channels, including payments made via our company accounts as well as transfers arranged through our bank and his agent in India. It is evident that he has not fully disclosed these payments in his communication with you.
Based on our records, there is no outstanding balance payable to the Chief Officer. On the contrary, an additional amount of USD 1,500 has been paid to him beyond his contractual entitlement.
For transparency, we have attached:
Full wage calculation
Bank transfer records
Supporting payment evidence
These documents clearly demonstrate that all payments have been settled in full and even exceed the agreed contractual wages.
In addition, we regret to highlight that the Chief Officer’s conduct and statements are inconsistent and misleading. This is not the first instance where his actions have caused serious concern. In October 2025, while the vessel was under his watch, the vessel ran aground shortly after departure. This incident resulted in significant operational and financial losses for our company.
According to the official findings of the MSA report, the incident was clearly attributed to the Chief Officer’s fault, primarily due to deviation from the planned route and failure to maintain proper navigational watch.
Furthermore, we would like to emphasize that since the date of this grounding incident, the vessel has remained under repair at the shipyard, and the financial and operational damages to our company are still ongoing.
It should also be noted that during his period of employment, the Chief Officer’s overall performance was unsatisfactory, with multiple operational shortcomings observed.
Considering both the documented wage payments, the ongoing damages caused by the incident, and his poor performance record, we strongly believe that the Chief Officer’s current claim of an outstanding balance of USD 3,137 is unfounded and misleading.
We kindly request you to review the attached detailed calculations and supporting documents. Based on these, we trust that you will conclude that the matter has been fully settled and no further claim is justified.
30 April 2026: International Transport Workers' Federation
Following my previous email, I need to clarify that the Chief Officer has since contacted me again and states that he is still pursuing a remaining balance of USD 3,137, which he says remains unpaid.
At the time of my earlier email, I understood, based on the information available, including the signed document provided by Mr. ***, and the absence of any further comment from the Chief Officer, that the agreed payment had been accepted without any ongoing claim. In light of this latest communication, I am not able to confirm that the Chief Officer’s wages have been fully settled from his perspective.
For clarity, the Chief Officer received USD 15,000. His Seafarer’s Employment Contract provides for consolidated wages of USD 3,000 per month. No official wage account or detailed calculation has been provided to explain how the final figure was calculated or how any remaining balance has been addressed.
I would appreciate the Managers providing a full wage calculation together with their comments on the Chief Officer’s stated outstanding balance of USD 3,137 so that this can be properly clarified.
29 April 2026: International Transport Workers' Federation
Both seafarers have now confirmed to me their agreement to the settlement amounts. The Chief Officer received USD 15,000 and the Master received USD 35,000.
The respective Seafarers’ Employment Contracts are attached. They provide for consolidated wages of USD 3,000 per month for the Chief Officer and USD 5,000 per month for the Master. Based on the service periods, this reflects a contractual entitlement of USD 24,000 for the Chief Officer. In respect of the Master, USD 39,500 was reported as outstanding based on the period of service.
The Chief Officer remained onboard and worked the full period, and the payment of USD 15,000 does not correspond to the contractual entitlement of USD 24,000. The settlement figures do not align with the contractual wage framework.
No official payslips or detailed calculations have been provided, and it has not been possible to verify how the final figures were derived. Official payslips with full calculations should have been provided, clearly demonstrating the breakdown of wages and deductions.
Both seafarers have confirmed their acceptance of the agreed amounts, and no further claims have been raised.
On that basis, this matter can now be considered closed from our side.
29 April 2026: Other
(From the shipping company)
Please find attached the proof of the outstanding payment made to the Chief Officer. (Date: 28/03/2026)
Both the Chief Officer’s and the Master’s accounts have been settled on this basis. They had initially requested amounts in excess of their entitlements; however, mutual agreement has been reached with both parties on the payments made.
29 April 2026: Saint Kitts and Nevis
We acknowledge receipt of your below message and information provided. Thank you a lot for your input with this case.
We kindly ask the Managers to provide information on the outstanding wages, namely on the total amount that still owed to the Chief Officer and an indication on when the full settlement is envisaged.
Also, the underpayment of USD 4500 to the Master despite his consent is concerning. May we have any comment on this.
29 April 2026: International Transport Workers' Federation
I have been in direct communication with the Master and Chief Officer, and they have confirmed that they have been repatriated.
In respect of the Master, his total outstanding wages were stated to be USD 39,500. A reduced settlement of USD 35,000 was agreed following negotiations with the owner, leaving a shortfall of USD 4,500. This was accepted and signed for by the Master, and he has not raised any further issues in this regard.
In respect of the Chief Officer, he confirmed that he remained onboard and worked the whole time. He has further confirmed that he received only USD 8,000 for this period. This does not correspond to payment for the period worked and indicates a significant shortfall in his outstanding wages.
This is also reflected in the statement attached, which refers to eight months of salary but includes a handwritten note confirming that only USD 8,000 was received. This is not consistent with full settlement of wages.
I would appreciate receipt of documentary evidence confirming full settlement in respect of the Chief Officer so that this matter can be properly concluded.
24 April 2026: Saint Kitts and Nevis
(From the St. Kitts and Nevis International Ship Registry)
To the owner,
We confirm receipt of the provided copies of statements signed by the crew.
To the ITF,
May we kindly ask for your comments whether the provided is a sufficient confirmation.
24 April 2026: Other
(From the shipping company)
With reference to your below message, kindly note that all crew wage payments were duly completed on 27 March 2026.
Furthermore, the necessary arrangements for the crew’s repatriation from the vessel to their respective homes have been successfully carried out. All related matters have been finalized and closed by both the Owner and the Operator.
Please consider this as confirmation, and kindly proceed with closing the case accordingly.
Supporting documents are attached herewith for your review.
24 April 2026: Saint Kitts and Nevis
(From the St. Kitts and Nevis International Ship Registry)
This is a kind reminder, that ITF is awaiting for the evidence to be provided to be able to close the case.
Please also note that a notification of this ongoing MLC case has been received from the IMO.
We urge you to provide the required information as soon as possible to close this case.
17 April 2026: International Transport Workers' Federation
I have not received any further response to my inquiries from the shipowner or the vessel’s insurers. In addition, no response has been received from the relevant Chinese authorities.
To date, no documentary or signed evidence has been provided to confirm that outstanding wages have been paid in full, nor any verifiable proof of settlement, nor documentation confirming that the seafarers have been repatriated.
In the absence of such evidence, I am not in a position to verify the claims outlined below. Accordingly, I cannot consider this matter closed. The case remains open, and the vessel remains recorded as such under the ITF/ILO abandonment framework pending receipt of clear and verifiable documentary evidence.
I remain available to review any such documentation should it be provided.
15 April 2026: Saint Kitts and Nevis
(From the St. Kitts and Nevis International Ship Registry)
We acknowledge receipt of the below information with the appreciation.
Dear ITF,
May we kindly ask for your confirmation that this case should be considered as closed.
Thank you in advance.
15 April 2026: Other
(From the shipping agency)
1.pls be noted crew has been repatriated on 28th Mar .
2. Master's outstanding wages and compensation have been settled in full according to the captain's feedback.
15 April 2026: Saint Kitts and Nevis
(From the St. Kitts and Nevis International Ship Registry)
Referring to the below correspondence, may we kindly ask for an update on the status of this case.
Whether the crew has been repatriated as planned, and whether the Master's outstanding wages and compensation have been settled in full. Unfortunately, we have not been receiving any update on the progress of this matter for the last few weeks.
26 March 2026: Other
(From the shipping agency)
We acknowledge receipt of your letter regarding M/V EMINE ANA (IMO 1041386), and we hereby reply to the relevant matters as follows:
1. Our company is only entrusted by the principal to be responsible for the ship departure agency at Ningde Port.
2. In accordance with the entrustment of the principal, our company has applied for visas for 3 crew members on March 18th, and the visas are expected to be collected on March 27th; the repatriation air tickets for the crew members are scheduled for March 28th.
3. On March 19th, we arrange our boarding agent went to the shipyard to communicate with the Master, we learned that the Master and the shipowner have reached a relevant agreement on the compensation for wages and medical expenses.
4. I already forwarded your email to the principal, if principal confirms the hospital treatment cost, our company will arrange for the Master's medical treatment as soon as possible.
5. Except for the above-mentioned clear matters, please contact the shipowner directly to resolve other specific matters .
26 March 2026: International Transport Workers' Federation
I write in connection with M/V EMINE ANA (IMO 1041386), currently located at ShenYin Shipyard, Ningde, China.
Your contact details have been provided to me in relation to the local handling of this vessel.
For transparency, this correspondence is copied for awareness to the St Kitts & Nevis Flag Administration, China MSA, the vessel’s MLC financial security provider (Türk P&I Sigorta A.Ş.), and others.
It should be noted that China is a signatory to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, which applies in respect of seafarers within its jurisdiction.
It should further be noted that, based on the information currently available, this case has been submitted to the ITF / ILO abandonment framework based on the information currently available, due to prolonged non-payment of wages and the absence of verifiable resolution.
I am writing in particular regarding information received indicating that the Master may be required to make cash payments locally in order to access hospital treatment and associated arrangements, including:
• accompanying fee – USD 200
• temporary entry permit for border inspection – USD 100
• transport (terminal/vessel – Ningde hospital – return) – USD 300
• medical costs (unspecified)
with the additional indication that such payments may be expected to be made in cash by the Master.
Under the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, including:
• Regulation 4.1 (Medical care)
• Standard A4.2 (Shipowners’ liability)
The shipowner is responsible for ensuring that seafarers have access to prompt and adequate medical care, including covering all associated costs without cost to the seafarer where illness or injury arises in connection with service on board the vessel.
In this case, I am informed that the Master is experiencing medical issues, including reported lung-related concerns, which he has stated arose following an alleged incident on board with a Chief Engineer.
Seafarers must not be required to make upfront or out-of-pocket payments for such treatment.
In the present case, this concern is further compounded by the fact that the Master is reportedly owed in excess of seven months’ wages.
On that basis, any requirement for the Master to make payment in order to access medical treatment is not consistent with the shipowner’s obligations under the Convention and should not arise in practice.
I am looking for the following:
• that no payment of any kind is being requested from the Master in relation to medical treatment, transport, permits, or associated arrangements
• that all medical arrangements are being handled at the shipowner’s cost and responsibility
• that the Master is receiving appropriate and timely medical care
In addition, I have requested confirmation of:
• the current status of visa arrangements for the Master and Chief Officer
• confirmed repatriation arrangements
• full details of all outstanding wages owed to the Master and Chief Officer
• confirmation that all outstanding wages will be paid in full prior to repatriation, supported by verifiable documentary evidence
As the party handling this matter locally, we look to clarify how’s the above being addressed in accordance with the regulations?
Your prompt attention is required.
This matter remains under active handling and will continue to be progressed accordingly.
25 March 2026: International Transport Workers' Federation
The vessel currently in ShenYin Shipyard, Ningde, China following a reported marine incident in October 2025.
The Master is currently staying in the shipyard guest house, while the CO and AB remains on board.