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Two Instances Of Crew Abandonment Highlight Risks For Indian Sailors
With their documents held and payment not given, crew members often feel they are held hostage aboard ships.
Nearly 40 crew members (of which over 30 are Indian nationals) have been abandoned at Sharjah port in the UAE by Elite Way Marine Services, Dubai. Given network issues, poor provisions and extremely limited fresh water supplies, lack of pay and forced energy conservation – and with no end to the issue in sight – the physical and mental health of these seafarers is at a critical stage.