Discover the Goldy-Seven: Ratings & Maritime News

**Title: Urgent Abandonment Case of GOLDY SEVEN Reported to ITF** In a concerning development for the maritime community, the vessel GOLDY SEVEN, identified by IMO number 9135731, has been flagged for abandonment by the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF). The report highlights distressing circumstances surrounding the crew and their ongoing plight. **Key Details:** - **Flag State:** Tanzania - **Current Location:** Kamsar Port - **Country of Registration:** Republic of Guinea - **Outstanding Wages:** 2 months - **Total Crew Members:** 13 - **Nationalities of Seafarers:** The diverse crew hails from various countries, including Croatia, India, Indonesia, Montenegro, Pakistan, the Philippines, Syria, and Ukraine. - **Report Filed with the ITF:** March 1, 2026 - **Case Status:** Open, with ongoing monitoring by the ITF This alarming case is part of the ITF's comprehensive Seafarers Abandonment List, which diligently tracks incidents of crew abandonment globally. The situation underscores the ongoing challenges faced by maritime workers, reiterating the need for unified action to ensure their rights and welfare are safeguarded at sea. As this situation unfolds, further updates will be provided, reflecting the ITF's commitment to advocating for the rights of seafarers worldwide.

On May 26, 2025, the 'Goldy Seven' Goldy Seven' was detained in Southampton, UK with 20 deficienciev, four of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Fire safety - Evaluation of crew performance Lack of training 2) Labour conditions - Sanitary facilities Not as required 3) Radio communications - Reservce source of energy Not as required 4) Pollution Prevention - Garbage shipboard handling Not as required The vessel was released again on June 10 and left the port en route to Tangier with an ETA as of June 15. The inspection led to a refusal of access to Paris MOU ports. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591

After a Flettner rotor was fixed on the "Fehn Pollux", the ship left the port of Leer for trials on June 26, 2018. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sp4kz023wF8

“Fehn Pollux” today welcomed scientists from the University Emden-Leer aboard. “Fehn Pollux“ will be the frst ship equipped with a Flettner Rotor developed in Leer. After extensive checks on land it shall now be tested in its future environment. Because there is no experience with this type of rotor aboard a merchant vessel, extensive pre-calculations and planning are necessary which include today’s visit aboard. The “Eco Flettner WHC” is an 18 meter high rotating cylinder which has a diameter of three meters. http://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/experts-visit-fehn-pollux/