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.

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