Reviews & Ratings for the Meer-Na

The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) has officially logged the abandonment case of the vessel MEER NA, with IMO number 8841357. This ship, under the flag of Cameroon, was reported abandoned while docked in Istanbul. As of March 15, 2025, the nine seafarers aboard, hailing from diverse nationalities including Egypt, India, Iran, and Syria, have been left without compensation, with three months of unpaid wages. The situation remains under the ITF's review as an open case, highlighting ongoing challenges faced by seafarers in the maritime industry. The ITF regularly compiles and updates its Seafarers Abandonment List, which serves as a crucial resource for monitoring and addressing instances of crew abandonment globally. Efforts are being made to ensure that the rights and welfare of seafarers are upheld.

The vessel "Svyati Pavlo" found itself under detention in Rostov-on-Don on February 8, 2018, marking its third detention in the Paris MoU region in a span of just 24 months. This ship, operating under the flag of Comoros, currently appears on the Paris MoU's black list, highlighting safety and compliance issues. Due to these violations, the vessel is subject to restrictions under Section 4 of the Paris MoU and Article 16 of EU Council Directive 2009/16/EC. Consequently, the "Svyati Pavlo" will be barred from accessing any port or anchorage within the Paris MoU region, except for those in its flag State, immediately after being cleared to depart from its current location. This decision constitutes the first refusal of access for this vessel, which will remain in effect for a duration of three months. However, it is essential to note the provisions outlined in Section 4.4 of the Paris MoU and Article 21.6 of the EU Council Directive. These regulations provide exceptions for access under circumstances of force majeure, critical safety concerns, or to mitigate environmental risks, provided that sufficient safety measures are established by the ship's operator or master to satisfy the relevant authorities.