Yas

12 seafarers abandoned on the Yas (IMO 8514801, flag Panama) in Aden, Yemen, 26 April 2017. ILO case 283, status: Disputed.

Status
Disputed
Abandonment ID
283
IMO Number
8514801
Flag
Panama
Port of Abandonment
Aden, Yemen
Abandonment Date
26 April 2017
Notification Date
3 July 2017
Seafarers
12
Reporting Org.
International Transport Workers' Federation

Circumstances

Unpaid since March, no provisions, No fuel getting to total black out, no fresh water, no drinkable water on board. Military on board. Passports confiscated, very problematic conditions due to conflict and border closure due to cholera outbreak.

Updates

20 March 2024: Panama
MA imposed a documentary restriction over the vessel, which prevent the cancelation of the registry and the change of ownership in the registry.
According to the Database, the crewmembers were repatriated in two groups, and 3 months of wages are pending payment.
Through email date August 19, 2021. An email was sent to the Merchant Marine Vessel Registration Department requesting the flag status of the vessel. We are waiting for an answer.
Through email date September 3, 2021. We reiterate the mail to Merchant Navy Merchant Marine Vessel Registration Department requesting the flag status of the vessel.

31 December 2020: Panama
PMA imposed a documentary restriction over the vessel, which prevent the cancelation of the registry and the change of ownership in the registry. According to the Database, the crewmembers were repatriated in two groups, and 3 months of wages are pending payment.

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