Amsel
22 seafarers abandoned on the Amsel (IMO 9076387, flag Cyprus) in Varna, Bulgaria, 6 July 2017. ILO case 312, status: Disputed.
- Status
- Disputed
- Abandonment ID
- 312
- IMO Number
- 9076387
- Flag
- Cyprus
- Port of Abandonment
- Varna, Bulgaria
- Abandonment Date
- 6 July 2017
- Notification Date
- 5 October 2017
- Seafarers
- 22
- Reporting Org.
- International Transport Workers' Federation
Circumstances
The vessel has been in the shipyard for repairs for more than 6 months. Four of the seafarers have not been paid for 7-9 months.
Updates
International Transport Workers' Federation
Dates on abandonment insurance certificate: Valid From February 20, 2017 Valid To February 20, 2018
20 April 2018: Cyprus
From: Sophoclis Constantinou [mailto:s.constantinou@csc-cy.org]
Sent: 20 April 2018 08:14
To: Natalie Shaw
Subject: Analysis of quoted cases of abandonments - CY Flag M/V Amsel
Dear Natalie,
I refer to the attached analysis of quoted cases of abandonments and I am pleased to inform you that the case of Cyprus flag M/V Amsel has been resolved.
Based on information we have received from the Cyprus Deputy Ministry of Shipping, following contact with the ship’s Master yesterday, it was confirmed that the whole crew have been paid and repatriated through the Financial Security system by the American Steamship Owners Mutual Protection and Indemnity Association, Inc. P&I Club in accordance with:
a) REGULATION 4.2, STANDARD A4.2.1 PARAGRAPH 1(b) OF THE MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION 2006, AS AMENDED
b) REGULATION 2.5.2, STANDARD A2.5.2 OF THE MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION 2006, AS AMENDED
For the remaining due wages there is a court dispute in Bulgaria.
With kind regards,
Sophoclis N. Constantinou
Legal Officer
20 April 2018: International Transport Workers' Federation
From: Katie Higginbottom [mailto:Higginbottom_Katie@itf.org.uk]
Sent: 20 April 2018 10:57
To: Natalie Shaw; Jan de Boer (JDeBoer@imo.org); Jon Whitlow; Brandt Wagner;
Subject: RE: CY Flag M/V Amsel
Dear all
I’m in touch with the ITF inspector on this case and the P&I club. My understanding is that the seafarers are no longer on the vessel and there are various outstanding legal actions. I don’t think we can say that all outstanding remuneration has been paid, although the club has certainly been doing its best to fulfil its obligations. I wouldn’t call it resolved at this stage.
Best, Katie
9 November 2017: International Transport Workers' Federation
-crew is afraid to complain due to fear of black listing practice among manning agencies in Ukraine
-company have another vessel with similar issues MARIA L IMO 9153496 ex/ ANASTASIA K which have on going court case for unpaid salaries for more than 1 000 000$
-practice of company is to pay salaries at the end of contract upon repatriation