Mv-Manbiji Ship Details and Seafarer Feedback

The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) has documented an alarming case of abandonment involving the vessel MANBIJ (IMO: 9376189). The ship, flying the flag of Comoros, is currently docked at Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates. According to reports, the crew, comprising eight seafarers from India and Syria, have been left without their due wages for a staggering six months. This situation was officially reported to the ITF on September 1, 2025, and the case remains open. The ITF is actively monitoring this situation as part of its ongoing efforts to highlight and address the growing issue of crew abandonment globally.

The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) has issued a concerning report regarding the ship MANBIJI (IMO: 9376189), which has been abandoned. This vessel, flying the flag of Comoros, was docked at Sohar port in Oman. Ten seafarers from India and Syria have not received their wages for an alarming duration of 13 months. The abandonment case was officially reported to the ITF on November 1, 2024, and the situation remains open as authorities work to address the plight of the affected crew members. This incident highlights ongoing issues within the maritime industry, particularly regarding the welfare of seafarers. The ITF Seafarers abandonment list actively monitors and documents such cases around the globe, calling attention to the need for improved protections for maritime workers.

The St. Kitts and Nevis ship registry is under fire as they face allegations of neglect towards more than 30 seafarers left stranded aboard deregistered vessels. This troubling situation has drawn sharp criticism from the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF), which condemns the registry's decision to deregister three ships, effectively abandoning their crews. The ships in question—the 'Med Sea Eagle' and 'Med Sea Fox'—have been anchored off the coast of Sharjah, UAE, since July 2023, while the 'Med Sea Lion' is currently situated in West Africa. All three vessels are owned by Sea Lion Shipping, which has left the crew members without pay or essential support. Disturbingly, a significant cache of cocaine was discovered aboard the 'Med Sea Lion' earlier this year, further complicating an already dire situation. With dwindling food and water supplies, and many crew members facing urgent health needs, the conditions aboard these ships have become increasingly precarious. In a severe escalation of despair, one crew member from the 'Med Sea Eagle' was compelled to attempt self-harm due to the distressing circumstances they are enduring. ITF inspectors have reported alarming declines in the mental health of these stranded seafarers. David Heindel, chair of the ITF seafarers' section and president of the Seafarers International Union, expressed his outrage, stating: 'St. Kitts and Nevis is playing fast and loose with international law. It is morally unacceptable to leave these seafarers to rot on stateless vessels. Simply deregistering these ships does not absolve them of their responsibilities. If it’s that easy, how effective are our international instruments in protecting seafarers?'

On June 30, 2023, at approximately 1317 hours, the bulk carrier Bang Hai, a vessel with a gross tonnage of 1997 built in 2006, experienced an anchor dragging incident while at anchor in Yokohama port. The strong winds in the area caused the vessel to move, but fortunately, no damage to the hull has been reported. This incident highlights the challenges vessels face during adverse weather conditions, particularly in busy ports.