Hoop

4 seafarers abandoned on the Hoop (IMO 8506024, flag Panama) in Hansweert, Netherlands (Kingdom of the), 20 May 2021. ILO case 538, status: Resolved.

Status
Resolved
Abandonment ID
538
IMO Number
8506024
Flag
Panama
Port of Abandonment
Hansweert, Netherlands (Kingdom of the)
Abandonment Date
20 May 2021
Notification Date
27 May 2021
Seafarers
4
Reporting Org.
International Transport Workers' Federation

Circumstances

Vessel is in a small port. The owner is living close by and is sometimes visiting the vessel.
Provisions, FW and fuel are available and enough.
Vessel is in a fair condition. Heating and internet available.

Updates

11 August 2021: International Transport Workers' Federation
All 3 Indian crew members have confirmed by WhatsApp that they have received their owed wages and the Algerian Ch.Eng has received the payment through the advocate after the judge ruled in his favour. Resolved.

14 July 2021: Panama
From Panama Maritime Authority
June 15, 2021. PMA imposed a documentary restriction over the vessel, which prevent the cancelation of the registry and the change of ownership in the registry.

10 June 2021: Netherlands (Kingdom of the)
From Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management
I would like to inform you that the Port State Control authorities in the Netherlands are informed about the abandoned vessel “Hoop” IMO no 8506024, flying the flag of Panama. They received confirmation from the International Transportworkers Federation (ITF) that this case is being dealt with the ITF at the moment. Until now the seafarers concerned did not lodge a complaint (ex. onshore complaint procedure) relating to any matter that is alleged to constitute a breach of the requirements of the MLC.

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