Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Besart

On January 8, 2026, the cargo vessel 'Besart', which carried a crew of six, faced a perilous situation as it ran aground near Lezha, off the coast of Tale, at approximately 7 a.m. UTC. The ship, previously anchored near Cape Rodoni, found itself in distress due to fast deteriorating weather and turbulence in the Adriatic Sea, causing its anchor to drag since January 7. Rescue operations have been hampered by harsh conditions marked by high waves and strong winds, leaving the crew stranded. The vessel is currently positioned at coordinates 41° 39' N 019° 34' E. For further information, including photos and videos of the incident, please visit the following links: [Indeksonline](https://indeksonline.net/nl/moti-i-keq-ne-lezhe-anija-me-flamur-te-tanzanise-mbetet-e-bllokuar-prane-bregut-te-tales/), [Gazeta Express](https://www.gazetaexpress.com/de/Die-raue-See-treibt-einen-Tanker-in-der-Bucht-von-Lezha-an-Land./), and [Balkan Web](https://www.balkanweb.com/en/Strong-waves-washed-aboard-the-coast-of-Lezha--and-the-ship-with-the-Tanzanian-flag-remains-stranded-near-Tales./#gsc.tab=0).

The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) has officially reported the abandonment of the vessel BESART (IMO: 8104591). This Tanzanian-flagged ship, currently docked at the port of Durres in Albania, has left its ten crew members in a precarious situation, with unpaid wages accumulating for the past three months. The seafarers, hailing from India and Syria, find themselves stuck in an unresolved status, as the report was logged with the ITF on September 1, 2024. The ITF's abandonment list plays a crucial role in monitoring and addressing such cases of crew abandonment on a global scale, pushing for timely resolutions and support for affected seafarers.