What Crew Members Say About Viktor-Taratin

The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) has flagged the abandonment of the merchant vessel VIKTOR TARATIN (IMO: 8872538). Registered under the flag of Palau, the ship is currently docked in Samsun, Turkiye. The dire situation involves a total of 14 seafarers, all hailing from Azerbaijan, who have not received their wages for the past three months. The abandonment case was officially reported to the ITF on July 1, 2026, and remains open as efforts continue to secure the rightful payments for these mariners. This incident highlights ongoing challenges faced by seafarers around the world, as reported by the ITF Seafarers abandonment list, which monitors such cases globally.

On April 13, 2018, the 'Viktor Taratin' encountered a significant technical issue involving its auxiliary engine and emergency support system while docked in Samsun. Following this malfunction, the Maritime Authority revoked the vessel's departure permission until necessary permanent repairs could be completed by the onboard crew. Once the crew completed these repairs, State Surveyors conducted an inspection to ensure that all issues were adequately addressed. After their approval, the 'Viktor Taratin' was cleared to depart and subsequently set sail from Samsun on April 14, with its destination set for Rostov-on-Don, expected to arrive by April 19.