https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=68480 Record seafarer abandonment in 2025: 6,223 seafarers abandoned on 410 vessels; Indians comprised 1,125 cases. Abandonment includes failure to fund repatriation, withholding necessary maintenance/support, or unilateral severance with at least two months' unpaid wages. $25.8 million was owed, $16.5 million recovered. Flags of convenience featured in 82% of abandoned vessels. Middle East and Europe worst affected; Tu rkiye and UAE had highest incidents. The ITF calls for stronger industry accountability, national blacklisting measures, and enhanced international coordination to secure repatriation, wage payment, and crew welfare. en-us Sat, 24 Jan 2026 17:01:03 +0530 Sat, 24 Jan 2026 17:01:03 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=68480 Record seafarer abandonment in 2025: 6,223 seafarers abandoned on 410 vessels; Indians comprised 1,125 cases. Abandonment includes failure to fund repatriation, withholding necessary maintenance/support, or unilateral severance with at least two months' unpaid wages. $25.8 million was owed, $16.5 million recovered. Flags of convenience featured in 82% of abandoned vessels. Middle East and Europe worst affected; Tu rkiye and UAE had highest incidents. The ITF calls for stronger industry accountability, national blacklisting measures, and enhanced international coordination to secure repatriation, wage payment, and crew welfare. News - Sat, 24 Jan 2026 17:01:03 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=68480