Colombus 1

10 seafarers abandoned on the Colombus 1 (IMO 9095890, flag Saint Kitts and Nevis) in Port Sudan, Sudan, 20 January 2009. ILO case 73, status: Disputed.

Status
Disputed
Abandonment ID
73
IMO Number
9095890
Flag
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Port of Abandonment
Port Sudan, Sudan
Abandonment Date
20 January 2009
Notification Date
23 January 2009
Seafarers
10
Reporting Org.
International Transport Workers' Federation

Circumstances

Financial difficulties

Updates

7 December 2017: International Transport Workers' Federation
No further update expected

16 December 2016: International Transport Workers' Federation
crew repatriated, wages outstanding

23 January 2009: International Transport Workers' Federation
In the absence of contacts in the port of Sudan this case is very difficult to assist. Owners now deny responsibility towards the seafarers.

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