Volgo-Don 5021

14 seafarers abandoned on the Volgo-Don 5021 (IMO 8955873, flag Palau) in Samsun, Türkiye, 1 July 2026. ILO case 1815, status: Unresolved.

Status
Unresolved
Abandonment ID
1815
IMO Number
8955873
Flag
Palau
Port of Abandonment
Samsun, Türkiye
Abandonment Date
1 July 2026
Notification Date
11 August 2026
Seafarers
14
Reporting Org.
International Transport Workers' Federation

Circumstances

3 months owed wages

Seafarers applied to insurer?: Yes
Insurance certificate dates: 30th March 2025 to 30th September 2026

Updates

16 September 2026: Palau
(From the Palau Ship Registry)

In response to the below received eMail notification for the case of the vessel VOLGO-DON 5021 (8955873), we would like to confirm that this Flag Administration is in communication with the related parties for the resolution of the case.
Partial payments have been made, subject to final resolution of the case.

This Flag Administration will continue its direct communication with ITF, owners/managers and respective financial security provider.
We will provide any updates, as appropriate.

24 August 2026: Palau
(From the Palau Ship Registry)

Palau Ship Registry Administration is presenting its compliments to the IMO Legal Affairs Office.

In response to the below received eMail notification for the case of the vessel VOLGO-DON 5021 (8955873), we would like to confirm that this Flag Administration has already initiated communication with the related parties for the resolution of the case and will provide any updates, as appropriate.

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