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Metin Huseynov - Guinea-Bissau - 1 February 2026 -  unresolved 

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Metin Huseynov
 unresolved 
01702
Guinea-Bissau: flag image Guinea-Bissau
9175171
Products Tanker
Tuzla, Türkiye
The American Club

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1 February 2026
28 April 2026
International Transport Workers' Federation
14
Azerbaijan (12); India (2)

Circumstances

Outstanding wages between 3 and 4 months for all seafarers

Seafarers applied to insurer?: Yes
Insurance certificate dates: 20th February 2026 to 20th February 2027

Case details

27 April 2026: Flag State informed
Contacted the Owners, PSC, flag state and P&I club.
28 April 2026: Repatriation pending

28 April 2026: Payment Pending
Outstanding wages:
US$20,415

Comments and observations

27 May 2026: Guinea-Bissau
(From the Guinea-Bissau International Ships Registry)

NOTIFICATION ON ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE GUINEA-BISSAU INTERNATIONAL SHIPS REGISTRY (G-B ISR) REGARDING THE CASE OF M/T METIN HUSEYNOV (IMO No. 9175171)

1. GENERAL BACKGROUND
1.1. M/T METIN HUSEYNOV (IMO No. 9175171), an Oil/Chemical Tanker presently registered under the Flag of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau through the International Ships Registry of Guinea-Bissau (G-B ISR), was provisionally registered on 05 December 2025. It is further noted that, within the framework of the Administration’s Flag State oversight responsibilities and pending satisfactory resolution of the outstanding issues and submission of the requested documentary evidence, the vessel has recently, AND AS OF 21-05-26 been placed under suspension from the International Ships Registry of Guinea-Bissau (G-B ISR), as an interim administrative compliance measure under the applicable registry procedures and relevant MLC, 2006 obligations.
1.2. During the period under consideration, communications were received by the Administration from the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) concerning alleged delays in wage payments and repatriation-related matters affecting certain seafarers serving onboard the vessel.
1.3. The Administration handled the matter within the framework of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, as amended (MLC, 2006), in particular Regulation 2.5 and Standard A2.5.2, while also taking due consideration of the IMO/ILO “Guidelines on how to deal with seafarer abandonment cases”, adopted within the framework of the Joint ILO–IMO Tripartite Working Group.

2. ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE G-B ISR ADMINISTRATION
2.1. Upon receipt of the relevant notifications and supporting communications from the ITF and other involved stakeholders, the competent Divisions of the G-B ISR initiated coordinated follow-up actions with the vessel’s Owners/Managers and other involved parties.
2.2. The Administration’s actions primarily focused on:
a. verification of the factual status of the reported wage and repatriation issues;
b. ensuring compliance with the applicable obligations arising from the MLC, 2006;
c. facilitating communication between the Owners/Managers, affected seafarers, ITF representatives and relevant stakeholders;
d. requesting documentary evidence concerning settlement of wages and repatriation arrangements;
e. monitoring the implementation of corrective actions by the management company; and
f. maintaining administrative oversight of the case pending its practical resolution.
2.3. In this context, the G-B ISR maintained continuous communication with the vessel’s management company and repeatedly requested that all outstanding matters be addressed without undue delay, including the submission of relevant documentary evidence confirming compliance measures undertaken.

3. CURRENT STATUS OF THE CASE
3.1. Based on the latest information currently available to the Administration, the majority of the initially reported wage-related matters appear to have been substantially addressed through direct settlement arrangements between the management company and the concerned seafarers.
3.2. Furthermore, signed declarations submitted to the Administration indicate that several affected seafarers confirmed receipt of outstanding wages and repatriation-related payments.
3.3. At the present stage, the Administration understands that concrete unresolved matters may remain limited to two crew members, primarily concerning:
a. final verification of outstanding wage elements for limited periods; and/or
b. reimbursement and confirmation of certain repatriation-related expenses.
3.4. In this regard, the Administration notes the latest communication received from the ITF indicating that the two remaining seafarers had reportedly received four months of outstanding salaries, while issues related to May 2026 salary payments and repatriation remuneration arrangements remained under follow-up.

4. DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE REQUESTED BY THE ADMINISTRATION
4.1 For the purpose of concluding the Administration’s assessment and determining whether the case may be considered resolved within the context of the IMO/ILO abandonment framework, the management company has been requested to submit additional supporting documentation, including inter alia:
a. signed wage payment confirmations and/or payroll evidence;
b. bank transfer confirmations and proof of financial settlements;
c. evidence of reimbursement of repatriation expenses, where applicable;
d. copies of flight tickets and repatriation arrangements;
e. confirmation of completion of repatriation procedures for the concerned seafarers; and
f. any additional evidence demonstrating full settlement of contractual entitlements under the relevant Seafarers’ Employment Agreements and applicable MLC, 2006 requirements.
4.2. The above approach remains consistent with the relevant IMO/ILO Guidelines, which provide that a case may be considered fully resolved only upon confirmation that repatriation has been completed and that all outstanding remuneration and contractual entitlements have been duly paid and received by the concerned seafarers.

5. FURTHER ACTION
5.1. The G-B ISR will continue monitoring the matter in coordination with the involved parties and stakeholders.
5.2. Upon receipt and verification of the outstanding documentary evidence and any additional relevant information, the Administration will revert, as may be deemed appropriate, regarding the final administrative assessment and further handling of the matter within the applicable IMO and ILO framework.
5.3. The Administration reiterates its commitment to the effective implementation of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, as amended, and to maintaining constructive cooperation with all relevant stakeholders for the protection of seafarers’ rights and welfare.
For and on behalf of the General Ships Registrar Office International Ships Registry of Guinea-Bissau (G-B I.S.R.) (Designated Flag State Authority)


28 April 2026: International Transport Workers' Federation
2 Azerbaijan crew members reported unpaid wages