The Myra-Q: Crew Feedback and Vessel Data

Vessel MYRA Q, with an IMO number of 8871601, has recently been reported for abandonment to the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF). This incident has raised significant concerns within maritime circles. The MYRA Q, sailing under the Italian flag, found itself in the port of Dakar, Senegal, where a total of 20 seafarers have not received their wages for an alarming period of 11 months. The crew comprises personnel mainly from Guinea-Bissau and Senegal. The ITF received the report on September 1, 2024, and the case is currently marked as open, highlighting the ongoing struggle that these seafarers face as part of a broader issue of crew abandonment worldwide. This situation is tracked through the ITF Seafarers abandonment list, which aims to document and draw attention to these disturbing occurrences in the maritime industry. As the investigation unfolds, further developments are expected regarding the fate of the MYRA Q and its crew.