Read Authentic Ratings for the Solikamsk

The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) has received notification regarding the abandonment of the vessel SOLIKAMSK (IMO: 8986987). This Panama-flagged vessel, which was last docked in Samsun, Turkiye, has left a total of 13 crew members from Azerbaijan stranded without pay for three months. The report, logged on July 1, 2026, highlights ongoing issues in the maritime industry concerning crew welfare and abandonment. The case remains open as the ITF continues to monitor this troubling situation, emphasizing the need for better protection and rights for seafarers globally. For those concerned about maritime labor rights or tracking similar cases, the ITF Seafarers abandonment list is an essential resource aimed at addressing these urgent matters.

On February 16, 2020, the bulk carrier 'Solikamsk', while navigating the Istanbul Strait on its journey from Tuzla to Rostov-on-Don, experienced an unexpected technical malfunction. The ship safely anchored at Büyükdere anchorage at 11:30 p.m. to allow the crew to commence necessary repairs on the engine.