Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Truffaldino
IMO: 9173197
Multi Purpose Carrier, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
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Vessel Details
MMSI
375056000
Callsign
J8B5151
Width
12.0 m
Length
89.0 m
ITF_Abandonment_Status
Open
ITF_Abandonment_Date
01 Apr 2026
ITF_Owed_Wages
6 months
ITF_Seafarers_Count
6
ITF_Seafarer_Nationalities
Philippines, Russia, Ukraine
ITF_Port
Zeebrugge
ITF_Country
Belgium
Reviews (1)
Matthew
2025-04-05
Position: Chief Officer
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Latest News (1)
Maritime Concerns Rise as TRUFFALDINO Faces Abandonment Claims
The vessel TRUFFALDINO, identified by IMO number 9173197, has attracted attention due to significant abandonment issues reported to the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF). According to the ITF's latest updates, the ship, flying the flag of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, was last docked at the port of Zeebrugge in Belgium. The situation surrounding TRUFFALDINO is concerning, as its crew of six seafarers has not received wages for over six months. These crew members hail from diverse nationalities, including the Philippines, Russia, and Ukraine, highlighting the global nature of maritime employment. The abandonment case was officially reported to the ITF on April 1, 2026, and remains classified as an open situation. This incident adds to the growing list of crew abandonment issues documented by the ITF, which aims to advocate for the rights of maritime workers worldwide and combat the ongoing plight of abandoned seafarers.