Reviews & Ratings for the Lady-Doyin

The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) has received a report regarding the vessel LADY DOYIN (IMO: 9314208), currently facing abandonment issues in Durban, South Africa. Registered under the flag of the Marshall Islands, the ship has left its crew of three seafarers, all of Russian nationality, without compensation for an alarming period of four months. The abandonment report was filed on October 1, 2025, and the status of the case remains open as further actions are awaited. This incident highlights the ongoing challenge of crew abandonment, a critical issue monitored closely by the ITF through its specialized seafarers abandonment list, which documents such cases globally.

On September 6, last Saturday, Vroon’s MT Iver Express embarked on an extraordinary mission while navigating the waters from Batangas, The Philippines, to Yeosu, South Korea. The vessel played a pivotal role in rescuing a fisherman who had been adrift for approximately 12 hours after accidentally falling overboard from his fishing boat. According to a press release from Vroon, the alert crew of the Iver Express spotted the distressed fisherman near Subic Bay, prompting immediate action under their "Man-Overboard" protocols. The fisherman was swiftly brought aboard the vessel, where he received prompt medical attention. We are delighted to share that he is now in stable condition and will continue to sail aboard the Iver Express to Yeosu. Additionally, all pertinent authorities have been notified about the successful rescue operation, and steps are being arranged to ensure the fisherman’s safe return to his family.

In a recent transaction that has piqued maritime industry interest, a vessel has been sold for an impressive $23 million to an undisclosed buyer. The sale adds another chapter to the dynamic world of maritime commerce, underscoring the robust nature of investments in this sector. Details surrounding the identity of the buyer remain confidential, but the high-profile nature of the sale highlights the ongoing demand for vessels in the global shipping market.