The Niba: Crew Feedback and Vessel Data

The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) has officially registered the abandonment of the vessel NIBA (IMO: 9046784), raising concerns for the crew currently stranded at Khor Fakkan in the United Arab Emirates. Key Information: - **Flagged:** Unknown - **Port of Abandonment:** Khor Fakkan, UAE - **Seafarers Affected:** 25 crew members - **Owed Wages:** Two months - **Nationalities of Seafarers:** Comprised of individuals from the Philippines, Russia, and Ukraine - **Date Reported to ITF:** April 1, 2024 - **Current Status:** The case remains open and under investigation. This troubling situation has been documented in the ITF Seafarers abandonment list, which monitors similar cases of maritime crew abandonment across the globe. As the plight of the NIBA’s crew highlights the ongoing challenges faced by seafarers, the ITF continues to advocate for their rights and well-being.

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