Working Conditions Aboard the Haskal

The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) has flagged the vessel HASKAL (IMO: 8605480) for abandonment, highlighting ongoing issues within the maritime sector. Key Details: - **Flag Country**: Mongolia - **Last Known Port**: Istanbul, Turkiye - **Crew**: 7 seafarers left without pay - **Nationality of Crew Members**: Representing Azerbaijan and India - **Wages Owed**: Two months of unpaid salaries - **Report Date**: August 5, 2025 - **Current Status**: Open This case is part of the ITF's Seafarers Abandonment List, a crucial resource aimed at addressing and documenting incidents of crew abandonment across the globe, advocating for the rights and welfare of maritime workers.

On September 1, 2018, the freighter 'Tango' encountered a critical engine failure while making its journey from Iskenderun to Famagusta. The incident took place near Lattakia, situated east of Cyprus, with coordinates 036°08'05" N, 035°37'01" E. To facilitate the rescue operation, the cargo vessel 'Namo' (IMO: 7823308) was dispatched to tow the impaired 'Tango'. The successful tow brought the 'Tango' into Famagusta, where it safely docked on September 3 at 9:30 a.m.