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BGMS Superb - Panama - 1 March 2026 -
unresolved
Left
Vessel
BGMS Superb
Case status
unresolved
Abandonment ID
01708
Flag state
Panama
IMO N°
9944388
Vessel type
Anchor Handling Tug Supply
Port of abandonment
Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Financial security provider
Shipowners P&I
Right
Abandoned
1 March 2026
Notified
7 May 2026
Reported by
International Transport Workers' Federation
N° of seafarers
15
Nationalities
Egypt (5); Indonesia (7); Jordan (1); United Republic of Tanzania (2)
Circumstances
Circumstances
Outstanding wages between 3 and 4 months. Some crew members are operating without valid contracts
Seafarers applied to insurer?: Yes
Insurance certificate dates: 30 March 2026 to 30th March 2027
Case details
Actions taken
14 April 2026: Flag State informed
Contacted the owners, flag state, maritime authorities and the P&I club
Repatriation status
7 May 2026: Repatriation pending
Payment status
7 May 2026: Payment Pending
Outstanding wages:
US$117,797
Comments and observations
14 June 2026: Other
(from SAUDI MARSOL)
With reference to the correspondence below, kindly note that I have carefully reviewed the entire crew list. I can confirm that the case in question pertains solely to CO *** who has duly signed off with his full wages settled. His confirmation for the safe receipt of his full wages is attached herewith for your kind reference.
14 June 2026: Other
(from SAUDI MARSOL)
With reference to the correspondence below, kindly note that I have carefully reviewed the entire crew list. I can confirm that the case in question pertains solely to the crew members listed below :
1- CE ***
2- AB ***
3- Master ***
4- 2nd Eng. ***
all of them have duly signed off with their full wages settled. Their confirmations are attached herewith for your reference.
Meanwhile, our Finance team is actively working to reconcile the gap that was inadvertently created during the April settlement for the entire crew. This will be followed by the May settlement shortly thereafter, ensuring full alignment and closure.
7 June 2026: United Republic of Tanzania
(From the Permanent Mission to the IMO)
Well received, and thank you for the updates.
7 June 2026: Other
(from SAUDI MARSOL)
The matter has already been escalated to our senior management team and is currently under careful review. We are committed to conducting a thorough investigation and will revert with a clear and accurate update on the situation as soon as possible.
7 June 2026: Saudi Arabia
(The Transport General Authority has transmitted the notification to the relevant focal point.)