Read Authentic Ratings for the Grettir-Sterki

In a troubling development for maritime workers, the GRETTIR STERKI (IMO: 9171993), flagged under the Faroe Islands, has been officially reported for abandonment by the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF). The alarming case was logged on February 1, 2026, highlighting a critical issue affecting the lives of seafarers. Currently docked in Las Palmas, Spain, the GRETTIR STERKI's crew of four seafarers, hailing from Indonesia, Latvia, and Ukraine, has not received their wages for the past four months, raising significant concerns regarding their well-being and the support systems in place for maritime workers. This incident is a part of the ITF’s ongoing efforts to address crew abandonment globally, which poses serious risks to seafarers. With the status of the case remaining open, the maritime community is urged to remain vigilant and support the affected crew.