Symphony 1

32 seafarers abandoned on the Symphony 1 (IMO 7931856, flag Liberia) in La Plata, Argentina, 15 November 2008. ILO case 72, status: Resolved.

Status
Resolved
Abandonment ID
72
IMO Number
7931856
Flag
Liberia
Port of Abandonment
La Plata, Argentina
Abandonment Date
15 November 2008
Notification Date
26 November 2008
Seafarers
32
Reporting Org.
International Transport Workers' Federation

Circumstances

Engine out of order, ship¿s certificate expired. Black out on board resulting in no air conditioning. Food in short supply, no bunkers. Ship detained by PSC due to numerous deficiencies. Crew unpaid for more than 3 months. Chief Officer in need of medical treatment. Legal claims initiated by Charterer¿s Agent, Chandlers and Bunker Supplier.

Updates

16 December 2016: International Transport Workers' Federation
resolved

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