Read Authentic Ratings for the Marley

In a surprising turn of events on the morning of May 27, 2021, the crew aboard the cargo vessel 'Marley' made a significant discovery in the port of A Coruña. They found four stowaways of Kosovar Albanian descent who had managed to conceal themselves within the ship's confines. These individuals reportedly entered the port during the early hours and boarded the vessel with hopes of reaching the United Kingdom. However, the 'Marley,' which had docked at the Calvo Sotelo pier after arriving from Bayonne on May 25, was heading to Morocco, potentially leading to a mix-up in their intended journey. Upon discovering the stowaways, the crew promptly notified the authorities, and officers from the National Police quickly intervened. It's noteworthy that, due to the ship remaining stationary at the port when the stowaways were identified, they may not qualify as traditional stowaways. An administrative sanction process has commenced in response to the incident.

As of June 6, 2013, the crew aboard the vessel 'Ardesco' has found themselves in a dire situation, marooned in Gibraltar amidst financial turmoil faced by their employer, Seavoss Schiffahrt GmbH & Co. This German shipping company is currently grappling with insolvency that has left the crew members stranded without wages or communication support. Most crew members haven’t received payment since February, with one individual reportedly having gone unpaid since December of the previous year. Captain Rosic expressed frustration over the company's lack of response to their attempts for communication, highlighting that emails and phone calls have gone unanswered as they endure an extended period of neglect. The eight-member crew on the 'Ardesco' are also without insurance coverage, as the vessel's policy lapsed a month prior, leaving them vulnerable. Thankfully, local support from the Tarik Shipping Agency and Bunkering has provided crucial assistance by ensuring the crew receives fresh supplies. They have resorted to using a rescue boat to reach shore for essential items not covered by the limited aid they receive. While all crew members are permitted to disembark in Gibraltar, several lack the necessary travel documents to proceed into Spain. Compounding their misery, all forms of communication to the vessel were severed back in June due to outstanding bills, forcing the crew to depend on personal mobile devices to connect with their families. Most of the men have fulfilled their contracts but remain aboard, trapped by unpaid salaries and failed repatriation efforts, with some going over 14 months without seeing their loved ones. This tragic scenario underscores the urgent need for intervention to resolve their plight and facilitate their safe return home.