What Crew Members Say About Brother-1
IMO: 9044009
Bulk Carrier, Saint Kitts and Nevis
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Vessel Details
MMSI
341851001
Callsign
V4HZ6
Width
24.0 m
Length
158.0 m
ITF_Abandonment_Status
Open
ITF_Abandonment_Date
04 Sep 2025
ITF_Owed_Wages
5 months
ITF_Seafarers_Count
22
ITF_Seafarer_Nationalities
Bangladesh, Syria
ITF_Port
Bandar Abbas
ITF_Country
Iran
Reviews (1)
Peter
2024-04-07
Position: Bosun
Advantages:
Looking for information about this vessel. Does anyone have experience with this ship? Was the crew alright?
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No personal experience yet, just gathering info.
Latest News (1)
BROTHER I Abandonment Case Highlights Seafarers' Plight in Iran
The vessel BROTHER I, registered under the International Maritime Organization (IMO) number 9044009, has recently been flagged for abandonment by the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF). The ship, flying the flag of St. Kitts & Nevis, is currently docked at Bandar Abbas, Iran. This concerning situation has emerged as the seafarers aboard have reportedly gone without pay for a staggering five months. The BROTHER I is home to a crew of 22 members, hailing primarily from Bangladesh and Syria, who are now facing significant struggles due to this prolonged abandonment. The case was officially reported to the ITF on September 4, 2025, and is currently listed as open. The ITF maintains a comprehensive Seafarers' Abandonment List, aimed at tracking and addressing instances of crew abandonment globally, shedding light on the urgent issues faced by maritime workers.