Guardians
13 seafarers abandoned on the Guardians (IMO 9165451, flag Panama) in Freetown, Sierra Leone, 1 March 2023. ILO case 734, status: Resolved.
- Status
- Resolved
- Abandonment ID
- 734
- IMO Number
- 9165451
- Flag
- Panama
- Port of Abandonment
- Freetown, Sierra Leone
- Abandonment Date
- 1 March 2023
- Notification Date
- 15 March 2023
- Seafarers
- 13
- Reporting Org.
- International Transport Workers' Federation
Circumstances
Vessel was arrested by the High Court on 2nd February 2023. Seafarers are owed 3 months wages
Updates
5 September 2023: International Transport Workers' Federation
June 2023 a crew change took place and all crew were repatriated and paid their owed wages
19 July 2023: Panama
In response to the Labour complaint filed against the vessel “GUARDIANS”, with IMO No. 9165451, please find the latest communications:
Through Email dated June 28, 2023, the P&I Club responded:
"... Please find attached the proofs of payment.
So we are happy to confirm that all the crew has been repatriated and they have received all their wages. Please find attached the signed Receipt and Release forms for the same, covering both the 4 months ’ salaries under the financial guarantee and the rest of the salaries on top of the 4 months ’ salaries".
31 March 2023: Myanmar
It is reported that Seafarer Recruitment and Placement Services (SRPS) company from Myanmar contacted relevant international organizations such as ITF, P&I, Flag State and shipowners regarding the case, and according to ITF(England)'s coordination, P&I (MS Amlin Marine N.V.) will settle for the remaining salaries and repatriation of the Myanmar Seafarers.