Kever
12 seafarers abandoned on the Kever (IMO 9088653) in Karachi, Pakistan, 1 May 2026. ILO case 1837, status: Unresolved.
- Status
- Unresolved
- Abandonment ID
- 1837
- IMO Number
- 9088653
- Port of Abandonment
- Karachi, Pakistan
- Abandonment Date
- 1 May 2026
- Notification Date
- 9 September 2026
- Seafarers
- 12
- Reporting Org.
- International Transport Workers' Federation
Circumstances
Flag: Botswana False
Outstanding wages for 6 months
Seafarers applied to insurer?: No
Insurance certificate dates: 26th March 2026 to 26th March 2027
Updates
29 September 2026: International Maritime Organisation
I duly note the information provided that the Shipowner is making many efforts to release the vessel from its current detention status; however allegedly, the Karachi Port authorities are not cooperating with him. I also note that three (3) crew members are currently on standby and ready to join the vessel for replacement, but the Karachi Port is allegedly not allowing them to embark, while the owner has stated that all necessary permits have been obtained from the Flag State.
I herewith forward this very urgent request for assistance to the port State Pakistan for information and urgent action, as appropriate and to extend all necessary assistance in conformity with the attached joint IMO/ILO Guidelines on how to deal with seafarer abandonment cases.
The official information received will be duly recorded on the joint IMO/ILO database on abandonment of seafarers.
29 September 2026: International Transport Workers' Federation
(From the Complaint officer of ITF)
We have successfully located the vessel, which is currently berthed at Karachi Berth 21. By obtaining their contact information and the names of the Iranian seafarers, we have been in contact with them and are informed of their current situation.
At the same time, we successfully contacted the vessel owner, Mr. Borhani. He is making many efforts to release the vessel from its current detention status; however, unfortunately, the Karachi Port authorities are not cooperating with him.
We kindly request that you utilize your resources to compel the Karachi Port to cooperate so that the seafarers can be disembarked. Furthermore, three (3) crew members are currently on standby and ready to join the vessel for replacement, but the Karachi Port is not allowing them to embark. Please note that the owner has stated that all necessary permits have been obtained from the Flag State, whit thanks.
23 September 2026: Other
(From S&P Global)
The vessel was updated to Botswana FALSE effective 8th April 2026 based on very first AIS transmission under those details. Botswana do not operate a ship registry.
23 September 2026: International Maritime Organisation
Flag: Botswana FALSE, on IMO GISIS before 1 April 2026: Comoros