Amory

On June 13, two Chinese-flagged vessels have been called by the Authorities for the refloating operation of the 'Amory', which has been stranded since June 8 at the entrance to the Diego Bay, near the Emerald Sea. According to the Diana governorate, the effective start of the salvage work was pending on the results of technical surveys conducted by specialized experts.

The 'Amory', en route from Toamasina to Antsiranana with 22 crew members on board, ran aground on the morning of June 8, 2025, on a coral reef in pos. 12° 11' N 049° 24' E, at the entrance to the Antsiranana Bay near the Emerald Sea. Maritime and environmental authorities have implemented strategies to ensure the safe refloating of the vessel. No marine pollution has yet been detected; the vessel remained stable, with no water ingress or visible damage. The MEDD's Marine Oil Pollution Response Agency (OLEP) was strengthening its efforts to prevent any risk of an oil spill in this ecologically sensitive area. The grounding occurred due to a technical incident that occurred during its approach maneuver to the port of destination. Photos: https://www.facebook.com/100068996686796/photos/1018990493744164/?_rdr

The majority of the crew of the "Belita" who have been unpaid and lacking in basic human requirements finally flew home over the Weekend Apr 13/14, 2013. For the last few months nine Pakistani crew were stranded onboard the reefer in Port Victoria in the Seychelles. They have had no drinking water, food or fuel, meaning that the crew had to sleep on deck due to the lack of light and fresh air, in the end the Port authority installed pilotage lights to protect the vessel. The crew also had to collect rain water for drinking water, until the rain ceased. They used their meager savings to buy rice and beans supplemented by fish they themselves caught. The crew had previously been on another vessel owned by same company where again they said they had received no salary or food. On the promise of being paid the crew transferred to the vessel in the Seychelles, meaning they had not been paid for six months. The Apostleship of the Sea visited the crew regularly, working with the agents and port authorities and other welfare agencies to provide practical and emotional support for the crew and to ensure their repatriation. Two crew remainrf on the vessel being supported by the Apostleship of the Sea.