What Crew Members Say About Atlantic-Whale

The vessel AVACHINSKY, bearing the IMO number 8138695, has been flagged for abandonment by the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF). This alarming situation has unfolded in Cape Town, South Africa, where the ship, registered under the flag of Cameroon, has left its crew in distress. A total of 31 seafarers, primarily hailing from Russia and Ukraine, have not received their wages for an unsettling duration of eight months. The case was officially reported to the ITF on January 1, 2024, and it remains open as authorities work to address this serious issue. This case is part of the ITF’s ongoing efforts to monitor and alleviate situations of crew abandonment globally, highlighting the urgent need for solutions to protect seafarers' rights and well-being.