Stolt-Kikyo Ship Details and Seafarer Feedback

On July 26, 2022, a vessel successfully arrived at the Alang anchorage, a notable destination recognized for shipbreaking activities. This milestone is part of the ongoing maritime operations in the region, where various vessels are dismantled and recycled. Alang, located in India, continues to play a critical role in the ship recycling industry, attracting ships from around the globe.

On July 18, 2026, a vessel successfully docked at the Bhavnagar Anchorage, marking its arrival at this key maritime location. Bhavnagar, located on the western coast of India, serves as a vital hub for shipping and trade in the region, facilitating the movement of goods and resources. This recent arrival underscores the continued significance of Bhavnagar as a preferred port destination for maritime operations.

A vessel has been officially sold to the breakers in Alang, India, as the maritime industry continues to see shifts in ownership and recycling practices. Alang, renowned for its shipbreaking yards, remains a pivotal location for decommissioned ships. This transaction marks yet another chapter in the life cycle of maritime assets, as they transition from active service to dismantling.

The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) continues its rigorous efforts to address the issue of underpaid maritime workers, targeting yet another vessel in Australian waters. The ITF has revealed that the crew aboard the Stolt Kikyo, a parcel tanker built in 1998 and weighing 11,545 dwt, docked in Tasmania’s Davenport this morning, currently faces significant wage claims. The 24 Chinese seafarers on board have reportedly been deprived of their wages for the last two months, accruing a total of about A$250,000 in unpaid salaries. Furthermore, they have not received the coastal trading payments mandated by Australian regulations. This situation comes amidst ITF's overarching campaign aimed at safeguarding job opportunities for Australian seafarers against a backdrop of increasing competition from foreign crew members. The Stolt Kikyo is now docked not far from the Alexander Spirit, which has been stationed at Devonport for over a week after its crew was dismissed. The ITF alleges that the crew was replaced with foreign workers earning as low as $2 per hour, exacerbating the situation. The Stolt Kikyo, registered under the Liberian flag, is jointly owned by Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) and Stolt-Nielsen. For NYK, this incident marks another unfortunate chapter in its relationship with the Australian maritime landscape.