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Goldy Seven - United Republic of Tanzania - 1 March 2026 -  resolved 

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Goldy Seven
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01669
United Republic of Tanzania: flag image United Republic of Tanzania
9135731
General Cargo Ship
Kamsar Port, Guinea
RO Marine AS

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1 March 2026
18 March 2026
International Transport Workers' Federation
13
Croatia (1); India (1); Indonesia (1); Montenegro (2); Pakistan (5); Philippines (1); Syrian Arab Republic (1); Ukraine (1)

Circumstances

Outstanding wages for 2 months and lack of provisions

Seafarers applied to insurer?: Yes
Insurance certificate dates: 27th January 2025 to 27th January 2026

Case details

12 March 2026: Flag State informed
Contacted the owners, flag state and P&I club
18 March 2026: Repatriation pending

5 June 2026: Repatriated

18 March 2026: Payment Pending
Outstanding wages:
TBC

Comments and observations

5 June 2026: International Transport Workers' Federation
Crew have been repatriated. Resolved.


14 May 2026: International Maritime Organisation
The information that the Tanzanian authorities are working on the issue is noted and will be recorded on the joint IMO/ILO database of abandonment of seafarers.


14 May 2026: United Republic of Tanzania
(From the Permanent Mission of Tanzania to the IMO)

I acknowledge receipt of your email, both the yesterday's and a day before.
I would like to let you know that Tanzanian authorities are working on the issue. Once we receive any feedback, I will surely communicate it to you.


13 May 2026: International Maritime Organisation
The attached information is referring to the medical urgencies and a potential blackout of the vessel.

I herewith reiterate the urgent request for assistance regarding the extremely critical situation onboard MV ‘GOLDY SEVEN’, for your information and urgent action, as appropriate.

Please note that since this concerns an abandonment case that is already reported on the joint ILO/IMO database on abandonment of seafarers, all information received regarding this case will be recorded on the joint database.


13 May 2026: Other
(From the seafarer requesting the intervention)

As you are already aware of the situation onboard MV Goldy Seven, the crew is now facing a very critical humanitarian and safety situation.

Last night, the Ordinary Seaman, Mr. ***, developed a fever. He had previously tested positive for malaria approximately 45 days ago. At present, his condition is stable and he is feeling better, but this incident clearly highlights the serious health risks the crew continues to face onboard.

In addition, the vessel is expected to experience a complete blackout within the next one or two days due to the shortage of fuel and operational resources. Fresh drinking water has already been completely exhausted for more than a week, making the living conditions extremely dangerous and unsustainable.

Under these circumstances, the crew’s only request is to be legally repatriated as soon as possible in order to protect our lives, health, and safety.

We would also like to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to Mr. ***, Executive Officer of Nautilus International, who has shown exceptional humanity and support during this difficult time. He is making every possible effort to assist the crew, including personally arranging and covering the full repatriation expenses purely for the sake of humanity and the welfare of the seafarers.

We respectfully request all concerned authorities and organizations to kindly treat this matter with the utmost urgency and assist in completing the crew’s repatriation process without further delay.


12 May 2026: International Maritime Organisation
The attached very urgent request for assistance from Mr. ***, Technical Manager, was received by IMO concerning the General Cargo Ship ‘GOLDY SEVEN’, IMO Number 9135731, Flag: Zanzibar (United Republic of Tanzania), having on board 13 seafarers from Croatia (1), India (1), Indonesia (1) Montenegro (2), Pakistan (5), Philippines (1), Syria (1), Ukraine (1) who were abandoned in Kamsar Port, Republic of Guinea on 1 March 2025. There are outstanding wages for 3 months. The insurer is: RO Marine AS.

In particular, the condition of ***, a seafarer still on board has become extremely critical and alarming. He is currently bedridden, speaking incoherently and showing signs of severe mental and physical deterioration. He is suffering from severe malaria, extreme weakness and other serious medical complications, and his condition appears to be rapidly worsening.

I herewith forward the urgent request for assistance regarding the extremely critical situation onboard MV ‘GOLDY SEVEN’, for your information and urgent action, as appropriate.


12 May 2026: Other
(From the technical manager)

Please find attached the formal urgent legal, humanitarian and maritime notice & Official Order regarding the extremely critical situation onboard MV Goldy Seven, including serious crew safety concerns, abandonment risks, mental health deterioration, urgent repatriation requirements and necessary protection arrangements for the vessel and cargo.

The situation onboard has now deteriorated to a highly alarming humanitarian level. Several crew members are suffering severe psychological distress, mental exhaustion and emotional collapse after prolonged abandonment, uncertainty, fear and inhumane living conditions. Some seafarers are no longer mentally fit to remain onboard and their condition continues to worsen dangerously.

Under such circumstances, forcibly retaining or preventing mentally exhausted seafarers from leaving the vessel for the protection of cargo or commercial interests may constitute a serious violation of international maritime law, humanitarian obligations, human rights principles and crew welfare protections under MLC 2006 and SOLAS conventions.

Protection of human life must remain the highest priority at all times. No cargo, commercial dispute or judicial matter can lawfully take precedence over the safety, mental health and survival of human beings.

Please also note that, in addition to the severe psychological distress being suffered by the crew, their physical condition has also seriously deteriorated. Some crew members are suffering from malaria, while others are affected by severe skin allergies and other health complications caused by the prolonged inhumane conditions onboard.

Please also note that, in addition to the severe psychological distress being suffered by the crew, their physical condition has also seriously deteriorated. Some crew members are suffering from malaria, while others are affected by severe skin allergies and other health complications caused by the prolonged inhumane conditions onboard.

The fact that crew members had become prepared to launch a life raft into the sea and risk their lives in desperation an act which was almost equivalent to suicide clearly demonstrates the extremely dangerous mental and emotional condition onboard.

In my opinion, under the present circumstances, the entire crew has reached a state of severe psychological and emotional breakdown and can no longer be considered mentally fit to remain onboard safely.

Furthermore, the condition of one particular seaman (***)has become extremely critical and alarming. He is currently bedridden, speaking incoherently and showing signs of severe mental and physical deterioration. He is suffering from severe malaria, extreme weakness and other serious medical complications, and his condition appears to be rapidly worsening.

There is now a genuine fear that, if immediate humanitarian, medical and evacuation assistance is not provided, he may lose his life onboard. Any further delay may result in an irreversible human tragedy for which all concerned parties who were formally notified may subsequently bear responsibility under international maritime and humanitarian law.

The fact that crew members had become prepared to launch a life raft into the sea and risk their lives in desperation an act which was almost equivalent to suicide clearly demonstrates the extremely dangerous mental and emotional condition onboard.

In my opinion, under the present circumstances, the entire crew has reached a state of severe psychological and emotional breakdown and can no longer be considered mentally fit to remain onboard safely.

All concerned parties are therefore urgently requested to review the attached notification with all relevant Official Orders immediately and take prompt humanitarian, legal and safety measures to ensure the safe repatriation and protection of all crew members before the situation escalates further into an irreversible humanitarian tragedy.


8 May 2026: International Transport Workers' Federation
I write in relation to the captioned vessel which has been reported as abandoned since 18 March 2026.

Despite multiple emails and appeals, there has been no action towards a resolution.

The crew now feel unsafe to remain on board for the following reasons:
• Lack of of qualified crew to ensure safety on board (the master and first officer have left the vessel)
• Lack of fresh water
• Lack of of fuel to allow for navigation - the vessel will go into black out very soon
• Ingress of water to the vessel

In addition, the crew have not been paid for several months and owners have refused to arrange repatriation.

In the circumstances, the crew believe that they are no longer safe on board the vessel and will be making arrangements to leave the vessel imminently.

I would be grateful if you would give this matter your urgent attention.


10 April 2026: International Maritime Organisation
the attached second report concerning the same ship which was also reported to be abandoned in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau on 9 November 2025 .


18 March 2026: International Transport Workers' Federation
Unable to locate the owners of the vessel, ITF local contact assisting the crew with supplies