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Record 6,000 Sailors Abandoned in 2025, Mostly by Shadow Fleets

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In 2025, more than 6,000 seafarers were abandoned on 410 ships, marking the worst year for crew abandonment. The ITF recovered $16.5 million in unpaid wages.

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Record 6,000 sailors abandoned in 2025, mostly by shadow fleets

In 2025, more than 6,000 seafarers were abandoned on 410 ships, marking the worst year for crew abandonment. The ITF recovered $16.5 million in unpaid wages.

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Crew Abandonment a Scourge: Record in 2025 with 6,223 Sailors and the "Shadow Fleet" in Focus

Ships with opaque ownership structures, inadequate insurance and flags of convenience are increasingly involved in crew abandonment cases, leaving seafarers unpaid and stranded for months.

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Protothema broke the news in on Sunday, February 1, 2026.
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