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Atheras - Panama - 1 January 2025 -
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Vessel
Atheras
Case status
resolved
Abandonment ID
01217
Flag state
Panama
IMO N°
9305104
Vessel type
Bulk Carrier
Port of abandonment
Financial security provider
Swedish Club
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Abandoned
1 January 2025
Notified
3 February 2025
Reported by
International Transport Workers' Federation
N° of seafarers
24
Nationalities
India (3); Philippines (21)
Circumstances
Circumstances
The vessel was abandoned at sea.
Outstanding wages of 2 months
Seafarers applied to insurer?: No
Insurance certificate dates: 20th February 2024 to 20th February 2025
Case details
Actions taken
31 January 2025: Flag State informed
The owners found out that the ITF had been informed and paid the crew. The flag state were made aware of the case.
Repatriation status
3 February 2025: Other
Repatriation status: None
Payment status
3 February 2025: Payment Pending
Outstanding wages: TBC
20 February 2025: Paid
The seafarers have received their outstanding wages
Comments and observations
20 February 2025: International Transport Workers' Federation
The seafarers have received their outstanding wages. This case has been resolved.
14 February 2025: Panama
(From Maritime Authority of Panama)
In response to the Complaint presented in our Office against the vessel Bulk Carrier 'ATHERAS', IMO Number 9305104, Flag: Panama, having on board 24 seafarers from India (3) and Philippines (21) who were abandoned at sea on 1 January 2025.
We send you proof of payment of the crew's back wages presented by the company. (see attached)
12 February 2025: Other
(From Sea Trade Marine S.A. on behalf of the shipowners)
We would refer you to the attached documentation including but not limited to bank swifts/ remittance slips/ pay slips according to which all outstanding wages have been paid in respect of all crew members aboard the MV BUENA VENTURA and MV ATHERAS. In addition, all seafarers have voluntarily signed their payslips confirming that there are presently no wages unpaid. We wish to add at this point that the Manning agents delayed the submission of certain documents (eg MGAs) which were necessary for making the payment(s) in good time. However, we are able to ensure that future wages will be paid in full and on time regardless (eg whether the MGAs are ready / submitted on time or not)
In the circumstances, we would be most grateful if both vessels are now removed from the IMO/ILO joint database on abandonment considering.