Anatolian
13 seafarers abandoned on the Anatolian (IMO 9005869, flag Comoros) in Uniye Anchorage, Türkiye, 20 September 2023. ILO case 800, status: Disputed.
- Status
- Disputed
- Abandonment ID
- 800
- IMO Number
- 9005869
- Flag
- Comoros
- Port of Abandonment
- Uniye Anchorage, Türkiye
- Abandonment Date
- 20 September 2023
- Notification Date
- 25 September 2023
- Seafarers
- 13
- Reporting Org.
- International Transport Workers' Federation
Circumstances
Crew are owed between 2 and 10 months wages
Updates
11 December 2025: India
from the Directorate General of Shipping.
This is to inform you that the Directorate General of Shipping has initiated multiple actions to expedite the repatriation and wage settlement of the affected seafarers.
The following steps have been undertaken:
1. Letters have been issued to the concerned RPSL companies directing them to expedite the repatriation process and ensure timely settlement of wages.
2. The Directorate Seamen’s Employment Office (DSEO) has been instructed to:
◦ Intimate the concerned parties regarding the case,
◦ Follow up regularly with the respective RPSL companies, and
◦ Conduct hearings with the RPSL companies wherever required.
3. The MEA (Division-wise) has been informed about the case to facilitate additional details and necessary coordination.
4. A Demi-Official (DO) letter has been issued to the MoPSW for their intimation and further guidance.
Kindly find attached the excel sheet with case wise updates. It is our humble request to update this in the IMO/ILO Joint database under comments and observation section. We will also be sending regular updates regarding each case as and when we get case notifications so that it can be uploaded in the comments and observation section.
This coordinated approach is aimed at ensuring timely resolution of the matter.
Please let me know if any further information is required
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Letters issued to MEA-Division wise and Do letters issued to the Ministry
14 August 2024: International Transport Workers' Federation
There are currently 5 seafarers on the board. Two weeks ago, the ITF repatriated one Indian seafarer. The remaining 5 people do not want to leave the ship. The court process for the sale of the ship continues.
23 July 2024: International Transport Workers' Federation
The provision needs of seafarers are still met by the shipyard. The court process regarding the sale of the ship continues. On 17th April 2024, the second engineer of the ship returned home. There are currently 6 seafarers left on the ship. We are in constant contact with them. They do not want to return to their country without receiving their money.
25 January 2024: International Transport Workers' Federation
Legal process initiated to recover the outstanding wages. 2 seafarers left the vessel for health reasons but were forced to pay their own expenses. Local port authority are providing food to the crew
13 November 2023: Egypt
1. the said vessel is detained due to financial issues
2. Egyptian seafarer had decided to stay on board till receiving all his wages