Oriental Pearl VI [disputed]
IMO9112246
Abandonment ID: | 00926 |
Ship name: | Oriental Pearl VI [disputed] |
Flag: | Panama |
7-digit IMO no.: | 9112246 |
Port of abandonment: | Yeosu, South Korea |
Abandonment date: | 1 March 2024 |
Notification date: | 1 April 2024 |
Reporting Member Govt. or Org.: | ITF |
No. of Seafarers: | 38 |
Nationalities: | Korea, Republic of(15); Philippines(23) |
Circumstances: | P&I : Korean Shipping Association
Type : Passenger/Ro-Ro
2 months outstanding wages and repatriation requested |
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Actions taken: | 29 March 2024: Flag State informed Contacted the owners, flag state and P&I club
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Repatriation status: | 1 April 2024: Repatriation pending
24 May 2024: Repatriated All Filipino and Korean crew members have already signed off the vessel and have been repatriated to their respective countries (Filipino crew on 3rd April, and Korean crew on 12th April).
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Payment status: | 1 April 2024: Payment Pending US$198,211
24 May 2024: Payment Pending The Korean crew's owed wages of US$199,373.30, is still pending due to the ongoing auction procedure. Legal representation has been secured for the Korean crew to prioritize their claims over those of other relevant parties.
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Comments and Observations: | ITF (24 May 2024) All Filipino and Korean crew members have already signed off the vessel and have been repatriated to their respective countries (Filipino crew on 3rd April, and Korean crew on 12th April). The Korean crew's owed wages of US$199,373.30, is still pending due to the ongoing auction procedure. Legal representation has been secured for the Korean crew to prioritize their claims over those of other relevant parties.
Govt. of Panama (16 September 2024) In response to the labour complaint filed against the vessel “ORIENTAL PEARL VI”, with IMO number 9112246, you will find the latest communications:
1. Through email dated April 9, 2024, the PMA sent the 1st communication addressed to Ship owners, Operators and/or Local Resident Agents, communicating the labour complaint filed against the vessel, and requesting the measures adopted to correct such deficiencies.
2. Through email dated April 16, 2024, Payment receipts provided by the legal representatives of the company are received via email.
3. Through email dated April 17, 2024, The ITF is requested to confirm the payment vouchers provided.
4. Through email dated May 22, 2024, confirmation is received from the ITF of the repatriation of the seafarers and the payment of half of the salaries owed.
5. Through email dated May 22, 2024, ITF informs that the crew has been repatriated, leaving only part of the pending payments.
6. Through email dated June 16, 2024, ITF informs that it will maintain updates based on the news given.
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