Why India tops the list of abandoned sailors
Summary
An Indian sailor named Manas Kumar has been stuck on a cargo ship in Ukrainian waters since April. The ship, which is reportedly part of Russia's "shadow" fleet, has left Kumar and his colleagues in limbo, as leaving would mean forfeiting their salaries. India is known for having the highest number of abandoned seafarers, with many ships registered under countries with weak shipping rules.Key Facts
- Manas Kumar is an Indian sailor abandoned on a ship in Ukraine since April.
- The ship, called Anka, was allegedly part of Russia's "shadow" fleet transporting goods.
- Ukraine claimed the vessel was selling looted Ukrainian grain.
- The crew consists of Indians, Azerbaijanis, and Egyptians.
- Leaving the ship would mean they lose owed salaries, totaling over $100,000 by June.
- India is the second-largest supplier of commercial ship crew but has the highest number of abandoned sailors.
- Abandonment is common in ships registered in countries with loose shipping rules.
- In 2024, out of 3,133 abandoned sailors globally, 899 were Indian nationals.
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