Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Mar4

On October 8, 2025, ten Syrian crew members of the abandoned vessel 'Mar 4' were finally repaid and repatriated to their homeland after enduring five months stranded on the ship. Their pay was secured thanks to the diligent efforts of Christiana Efstratiou, the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF)’s representative in Cyprus. The long-awaited court order allowing for the disbursement of their wages was announced on the same day that ITF General Secretary Stephen Cotton highlighted the alarming rise in abandoned seafarers to approximately 300 at the Cyprus Maritime Conference. The 'Mar 4', which is owned by Mar Marine Shipping LLC and managed by Haykal Ship Management, both based in Istanbul, had been moored near Larnaca before being moved to a facility at Vassiliko where it caused damage to telecommunications cables and was subsequently detained. With the ship no longer operational, the owner left the crew behind without pay. Despite attempts to engage the Tanzanian registry, the ITF's queries and those from the Admiralty Marshall went unanswered. In a significant turn of events, the vessel was sold via public auction in Limassol on September 19, 2025, as per a Supreme Court of Cyprus order. The ship's assessed worth was approximately €450,000, with the proceeds being used to ensure the crew received their back wages and could return home safely. The successful handling of the 'Mar 4' situation serves as a prime illustration of how collaboration between authorities and maritime unions can safeguard the rights of seafarers. It shows how united efforts from various sectors can protect workers from the increasingly tough conditions they face in the maritime industry. As of October 10, the 'Mar 4' remains anchored at coordinates 34° 43' N 033° 21' E.

The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) has brought to light a distressing abandonment case involving the vessel MAR 4, registered under IMO number 9038426. This ship, flying the flag of Tanzania, is currently docked at Vassiliko, Cyprus, where it has become a focal point for maritime labor concerns. The situation for the crew aboard the MAR 4 is dire, with the twelve seafarers, all of Syrian nationality, facing unpaid wages for the last three months. This troubling report was officially submitted to the ITF on July 13, 2025, and is currently being treated as an open case for resolution. The ITF diligently maintains a comprehensive list tracking incidents of crew abandonment globally, emphasizing the organization’s commitment to the welfare of seafarers and its role in promoting fair labor standards in the maritime industry.