Mahika

16 seafarers abandoned on the Mahika (IMO 9033969, flag Panama) in Lome, Togo, 2 April 2018. ILO case 336, status: Resolved.

Status
Resolved
Abandonment ID
336
IMO Number
9033969
Flag
Panama
Port of Abandonment
Lome, Togo
Abandonment Date
2 April 2018
Notification Date
2 April 2018
Seafarers
16
Reporting Org.
International Transport Workers' Federation

Circumstances

Seafarers have not been paid for 2 months since February 2018 and they have requested repatriation except Fitter. The ship is sold to other company quite soon and new crews are getting on board on 10 April 2018. Seafarers feel fear on being discharged from the ship without any salaries. Company is suspicious of Chief Engineer being involved in fuel and lubricating oil theft.

Updates

23 April 2018: International Transport Workers' Federation
Dear All
I’m pleased to advise that the crew of the Mahika were repatriated from Togo on 16 and 18 April with full pay. We consider this case resolved.
Best,***
International Transport Workers' Federation

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