What Crew Members Say About Bird-16

The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) has officially logged the abandonment case of the vessel BIRD 16 (IMO: 9124201), raising alarms about the ongoing plight of seafarers worldwide. Key Details of the Incident: - **Ship Identification:** BIRD 16 (IMO: 9124201) - **Flag Status:** Unknown - **Port of Registry:** Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - **Outstanding Wages:** Seafarers haven't been paid for 4 months. - **Crew Size:** 16 seafarers - **Nationalities Represented:** The crew hails from Bangladesh, Egypt, and Syria. - **Reported Date:** The abandonment was reported to ITF on January 13, 2026. - **Current Case Status:** Open and under investigation. This alarming report comes from the ITF's Seafarers Abandonment List, a crucial resource that tracks similar cases of crew abandonment globally. As the situation develops, the ITF and maritime stakeholders are urged to take action to support the abandoned crew and ensure their rights are upheld.