What Crew Members Say About Roya

The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) has flagged the vessel ROYA (IMO: 9212773) for abandonment in a troubling report. Registered under the flag of Comoros and docked in Tripoli, Lebanon, the ROYA is currently facing serious issues related to unpaid wages and crew welfare. A total of 19 seafarers, primarily from Egypt and India, are affected, with salaries unpaid for the last three months. The grievance was officially reported to the ITF on February 1, 2026, and the case remains open as authorities seek resolution. This situation sheds light on the ongoing challenges within the maritime industry, specifically regarding the treatment of seafarers. The ITF Seafarers abandonment list serves as a crucial resource, tracking such abandonment cases across the globe, advocating for the rights and welfare of maritime professionals.

The 'Sea Music', a bulk carrier that docked in Thessaloniki on November 10, 2019, has been detained following a rigorous inspection by a designated PSC/PARIS MOU inspector on the afternoon of November 11, 2019. The inspection uncovered significant infractions pertaining to Annex 'X' of CO 2009/16/EC regulations. In light of these serious offenses, the Central Port Authority of Thessaloniki is preparing to implement administrative sanctions against the vessel.

The cargo vessel 'Civra,' designated with IMO number 9212773, has been languishing abandoned at the port of Gijon since December 2009. Originally, the ship had anchored near Gijon to refuel but encountered trouble when Spanish authorities imposed a hefty fine of €60,000 due to various formal deficiencies. The ship's owner failed to settle the fine, prompting Spanish officials to seize the vessel. Meanwhile, the ship's 19-member Turkish crew faced a grim fate as they returned home without any compensation for their services. Compounding the situation, the 'Civra' was eventually put up for sale by its owner. In a separate turn of events, the ship's cargo—which comprised 7,500 tons of wheat originally destined for a French company—was ultimately delivered to Syria after significant delays.