Craig Trans
8 seafarers abandoned on the Craig Trans (IMO 8424551, flag Bolivia (Plurinational State of)) in Halifax, Canada, 19 December 2012. ILO case 190, status: Inactive.
- Status
- Inactive
- Abandonment ID
- 190
- IMO Number
- 8424551
- Flag
- Bolivia (Plurinational State of)
- Port of Abandonment
- Halifax, Canada
- Abandonment Date
- 19 December 2012
- Notification Date
- 8 January 2013
- Seafarers
- 8
- Reporting Org.
- International Transport Workers' Federation
Circumstances
Vessel detained by PSC due to safety deficiencies. Seafarers unpaid for more than a month, no supplies, vessel infested with cockroaches, no response from owner.
Updates
16 December 2016: International Transport Workers' Federation
Case closed but details not available
12 February 2013: Canada
Craig Trans arrived in Halifax on the evening of December 18, 2012. Vessel restricted from departure by Transport Canada due to complaints regarding living condition aboard the vessel and Mission to Seafarers notified at that time. PSC inspection was carried on Dec. 19, 2012 and the vessel detained. Mission to Seafarers,located in close proximity to the vessel, provided warm clothing,food, water, etc. and access to telephone to contact families. Crew heated and powered by vessel generator. Crew were well taken care of through generous donations by local organizations and the general public.