Vessel and Crew Abandonment Surge in 2025 on Course for Worst Year

Vessel and Crew Abandonment Surge in 2025 on Course for Worst Year

The abandonment of vessels and their crews is running significantly ahead of the rate in 2024 and is on track to a new record warns the International...

Seafarer Abandonment in 2025 Poised to Pass 2024 Record

By May this year, 158 cases of vessel abandonment had been recorded, up from 119 at the same point in 2024.These cases represent more than 1,501 seafarers who have reached out to the ITF for assistance, many of whom were left unpaid, without food…

New ITF Data Reveals 33% Surge In Ship Abandonments Year-On-Year

Over 1,501 seafarers have reached out to the ITF for assistance, many of whom were left unpaid, without food, water or access to ports.

33% Surge in Seafarer Abandonment Cases, Urgent Need for Reform: ITF

The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) has raised concerns about the increase in vessel abandonment, a surge of nearly 33 percent year-on-year. 158 cases of vessel abandonment has been recorded by May 2025, up from 119 at the same point in 2024. Stephen Cotton, ITF General Secretary, said abandonment is a growing, systemic problem. He ITF inspectors have helped recover $4.1 million for seafarers, so far in 2025, affected by abando…