MV Zeynep
2021-2022 · Aliaga, Turkey (recycling waters) · status: resolved
- Opened
- 2021-04-01
- Closed
- 2022-02-01
- Port
- Aliaga, Turkey (recycling waters)
- Vessel IMO
- 8514116
- Flag
- TZA
- Shipowner
- in liquidation
- Insurer named on DMLC
- MLC lapsed
- Seafarers affected
- 8
- Nationalities
- UA, GE, RU
Summary
The Tanzania-flagged general cargo vessel Zeynep was abandoned at Aliaga, Turkey — in waters adjacent to the ship-recycling yards. Owner had entered liquidation. Seven Ukrainian and Russian crew members were held aboard for 10 months awaiting resolution. Turkey Ministry of Transport + ITF Istanbul coordinated repatriation completed February 2022 — just before the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which would have severely complicated Ukrainian repatriation. The case is cited as an example of pre-conflict-window resolution timing that saved the crew from years-long complications.
Outcome for crew
all 8 repatriated after 10 months; limited wage recovery via vessel scrap value.
Source
Resolution / documentation via: ITF + Turkey Ministry of Transport + Palau consular
Related rights + resources
- · Abandonment rights (MLC A2.5.2) — the regulatory framework this case is governed by
- · Unpaid wages
- · MLC 2006 financial-security providers directory
- · International Group P&I Clubs