Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Mk-Lion

The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) has flagged the vessel MK LION (IMO: 9232553) for abandonment, bringing attention to crucial issues in maritime labor rights. **Vessel Details**: - **Flag**: Panama - **Port of Origin**: Chittagong, Bangladesh - **Seafarers Affected**: 21 crew members - **Nationalities**: Primarily from Indonesia and Myanmar - **Wages Due**: 5 months of unpaid salaries - **Date Reported to ITF**: April 1, 2026 - **Current Status**: Open This troubling case has been documented in the ITF’s Seafarers Abandonment List, which aims to shed light on the growing number of abandoned crew members globally. As the situation unfolds, it raises awareness of the need for improved protections for seafarers and accountability within the maritime industry.

On the morning of June 6, 2021, the tanker 'Elim', en route from Kandla to Singapore, made an urgent detour to Goa to seek medical help for its 50-year-old Korean captain. The captain was experiencing severe lethargy, paralysis in his left arm, and significantly low blood pressure. In a swift response, a helicopter from the Indian Coast Guard conducted a medevac operation, successfully transporting the captain to Vasco hospital in Goa, where he was reported to be in stable condition. After addressing the medical emergency, the 'Elim' continued its journey, anchoring safely in Mormugao, Goa, in the afternoon. For more details, you can watch the footage of the operation here: video: https://twitter.com/i/status/1401516722356514816.