Reviews & Ratings for the Ayat

The vessel AYAT (IMO: 9467885), flagged under San Marino, has been declared abandoned, according to recent reports from the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF). The ship is currently docked at the Port of Suez in Egypt and has drawn attention due to severe wage discrepancies affecting its crew. As of May 7, 2025, the situation remains unresolved, with a total of 23 seafarers from Egypt, India, Lebanon, and Syria owed three months' worth of wages. The ITF closely monitors such incidents through its Seafarers' abandonment list, which highlights alarming trends in crew welfare and rights on a global scale. This situation stands as a critical reminder of the challenges faced by maritime workers and the importance of vigilance against abandonment practices.

In a notable maritime transaction, a vessel has been sold for $6 million to a group of buyers based in Greece. This acquisition marks another significant development in the shipping industry, highlighting the growing interest of Greek investors in maritime assets. The sale reflects current market trends and the demand for quality vessels among international buyers.

In a dramatic maritime operation on the early morning of January 26, 2015, the cargo vessel 'Zeus 1' was successfully towed to the port of Alger after spending several tense hours adrift. The Panama-flagged ship, carrying a substantial cargo of 23,800 tons of wheat, sent out a distress signal following an engine failure 16 kilometers off the coast, just north of Bordj El Bahri. The emergency unfolded when 'Zeus 1' became stranded due to worsening weather conditions, registering an eight Beaufort wind force and wave heights reaching up to eight meters. The vessel had been drifting since 3 a.m. on January 25, near Tamentfoust, when it was advised to leave the Algerian port in anticipation of an approaching storm. Coordination of the rescue operation involved dispatching two Search And Rescue (SAR) helicopters along with the tugboat 'El Mousanid.' Despite the adverse weather, the vessel was successfully taken in tow, ensuring the safety of its crew of 21 Ukrainian nationals. The successful rescue operation highlights the efficiency of maritime emergency responses even in challenging circumstances. For more details, check out this French report complete with photos and video footage: [TSA Algérie](http://www.tsa-algerie.com/2015/01/26/lequipage-dun-navire-panameen-secouru-par-lanp-pres-dalger/), [YouTube coverage](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rs5WGNuapQ).