Brienz
9 seafarers abandoned on the Brienz (IMO 9569889, flag Palau) in Hamriyah, United Arab Emirates, 1 June 2026. ILO case 1818, status: Disputed.
- Status
- Disputed
- Abandonment ID
- 1818
- IMO Number
- 9569889
- Flag
- Palau
- Port of Abandonment
- Hamriyah, United Arab Emirates
- Abandonment Date
- 1 June 2026
- Notification Date
- 17 August 2026
- Seafarers
- 9
- Reporting Org.
- International Transport Workers' Federation
Circumstances
Owed wages of 4 months
Seafarers applied to insurer?: No
Insurance certificate dates: 15th July 2026 to 14th July 2027
Updates
21 September 2026: Palau
(From the Palau Ship Registry)
The Palau Ship Registry Administration presents its compliments to your esteemed Authorities.
Based on the following correspondence and the submitted documentation by vessel's owners/managers, please kindly advise for any further comments regarding the closure of the Abandonment Case with ID Number 01818 regarding the M/V BRIENZ (9569889).
Looking forward receiving your update.
Kindly accept the assurances of our highest consideration.
28 August 2026: Palau
(From the Palau Ship Registry)
In response to the below received eMail notification for the case of the vessel BRIENZ (9569889), we would like to confirm that this Flag Administration has already initiated communication with the related parties for the resolution of the case (enclosed) and will provide any updates, as appropriate.
17 August 2026: International Transport Workers' Federation
BRIENZ (disputed) - Chief Engineer has already been repatriated after receiving his outstanding wages for four months. The remaining crew members have also received two months' wages, up to May 2026.
17 August 2026: International Transport Workers' Federation
All crew owed wages pending but only one asking for assistance.