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The Burgas Maritime Administration arrested the "Amur", which was anchored on Burgas anchorage since June 24, 2016, for crew wage debts, totaling $150,000. The crew included the Bulgarian master and 12 Ukrainians. The former "Asian Dream" has been recently bought by the Amur Shipping Co. She was arrested in Varna in 2015 for owner’s debts, including wages debts.

The crew of a cargo ship who have been left unpaid and without food, water and power for month have been receiving essential help from Bulgarian Maritime administration, Red Cross and local business. The ASIAN DREAM (IMO 9486295) has been in Varna, Bulgaria for more then a month, when it was taken to a shipyard for repairs. These were completed, but not paid for. The owners are in financial difficulties and the ship is under arrest pending a court decision. As a result, the 14-strong Ukrainian crew have been unpaid for four months and left without food or water. For now and until the financial situation is resolved, the crew will have to rely on local support for their basic needs. Reports with video here: http://maritime.bg/english/2015/03/27/ukrainian-crew-stranded-without-food-in-varna/ Bulgarian reports here: http://www.maritime.bg/asian-dream/