Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Byb-Othello

The BYB OTHELLO, sailing under the flag of St. Kitts & Nevis and registered with IMO number 8660947, has caught the attention of the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) due to a serious abandonment situation. This vessel, currently docked at Zeytinburnu port in Turkiye, has been reported for failing to pay wages to its seafarers for a staggering three months. A total of 13 crew members, hailing from India and Syria, are affected by this neglect. The ITF received the report concerning the vessel's alarming conditions on July 1, 2025, and it remains an open case as authorities seek a resolution. This incident highlights the ongoing issue of crew abandonment in the maritime industry, as catalogued by the ITF Seafarers abandonment list, which aims to shed light on and address these dire situations faced by seafarers globally.

In a significant maritime incident, the 'Li Da 166' experienced grounding while maneuvering towards berth no. 1 in Nakhodka on March 25, 2018, at precisely 7:10 a.m. Fortunately, the vessel was able to refloat itself by 7:30 a.m., without requiring external assistance. It successfully docked at the Geyzer Timber Berth to commence loading operations by 8:00 a.m. The ship had arrived in a ballast condition from Gwangyang, with a crew of 14 on board, underscoring the operational capabilities of the team. After completing its loading process, the 'Li Da 166' set sail again on March 30, heading towards its next destination, Ura.