Working Conditions Aboard the Beluga-A
IMO: 9256353
Bulk Carrier, Saint Kitts and Nevis
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Vessel Details
MMSI
341395001
Callsign
V4QL5
Width
27.0 m
Length
168.0 m
ITF_Abandonment_Status
Open
ITF_Abandonment_Date
01 Mar 2026
ITF_Owed_Wages
2 months
ITF_Seafarers_Count
21
ITF_Seafarer_Nationalities
Egypt, Sudan, Syria
ITF_Port
Sohar
ITF_Country
Oman
Reviews (1)
Robert
2024-09-16
Position: Engine Officer
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Looking for information about this vessel. Has anyone worked on this vessel? Any red flags?
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No personal experience yet, just gathering info.
Latest News (1)
Crew Abandonment Alert: BELUGA A Faces Ongoing Crisis
The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) has flagged the vessel BELUGA A (IMO: 9256353) for abandonment, raising concerns over the wellbeing of its crew. Key Details: - **Flag State**: St. Kitts & Nevis - **Current Port**: Sohar, Oman - **Crew Owed Wages**: 2 months - **Total Crew Members**: 21 - **Nationalities of Crew**: Egypt, Sudan, Syria - **Date Reported to ITF**: March 1, 2026 - **Current Status**: Open This report is part of the ITF's ongoing efforts to monitor crew abandonment situations across the globe, ensuring that the rights and welfare of seafarers are prioritized. As the situation develops, the international maritime community continues to seek solutions for those affected.