What Crew Members Say About Lotus

The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) has documented the abandonment of the vessel LOTUS (IMO: 9320635). Registered under the flag of Panama and currently docked in Bizerte, Turkiye, this alarming incident involves a crew of nine seafarers. The diverse crew members hail from Egypt, India, and Turkiye, all facing the desperate situation of unpaid wages, amounting to two months. This case was reported to the ITF on May 10, 2026, and remains open as efforts continue to address the plight of these stranded seafarers. The ITF Seafarers abandonment list is a critical tool that monitors such distressing cases globally, emphasizing the ongoing challenges maritime workers encounter at sea.

The vessel 'Angon' has officially arrived at Peters Yard in Wewelsfleth for urgent repairs following its recent collision with the cargo ship 'Katharina Siemer' (IMO: 8509820). The 'Angon' docked at the facility on November 26 at 14:00. In the meantime, the 'Katharina Siemer' continues to be serviced at the Mützelfeldt Yard located in Cuxhaven.

On November 24, 2012, at 10:30 a.m., a maritime incident occurred involving the Cyprus-flagged cargo vessel 'Katharina Siemer' (IMO: 8509820) as it collided with another ship, the 'Angon', at the North West Anchorage off Brunsbüttel. The two vessels were navigating through challenging weather conditions marked by thick fog at the time of the accident while the 'Katharina Siemer' was en route from Szczecin to Le Legue. In response to the mishap, local authorities instructed both vessels to anchor in the vicinity, ensuring safety and further investigation into the collision. The 'Angon' was on its way from Puerto Marin to Szczecin when the incident occurred.