ABANDONMENT OF SEAFARERS - DONATIONS
US$20.00
In 2022 alone, 103 vessels and 1,682 seafarers were abandoned, adding to the staggering total of 9,925 recorded abandonments over the last 20 years. Unfortunately, the leading countries for abandonment in 2022 were the UAE, Spain, and Turkey. In 2023, a total of 132 abandonments were reported which is 13 more than in 2022 – an increase of 10.92% (ITF data).
The ITF documented 129 out of 132 abandonment cases in 2023, with unpaid wages exceeding $12.1 million. A total of 1,676 seafarers from abandoned ships reached out to the ITF, with over 400 of these cases involving Indian seafarers.
This crisis leaves seafarers alone to fend for themselves while corporations avoid taking responsibility. It's deeply troubling to think that those who employ seafarers can also destroy their lives. Let's work together to find a solution and ensure the safety and well-being of seafarers everywhere.
AARON RIGHT will match every dollar donated and the funds will go to various charities that deal with Abandonment of Seafarers, all will be documented here.