Archive · 1 Jul 2025
Stranded Indonesian Sailors to Return Home After Mumbai Ordeal
Imagine some sailors from Indonesia got stuck on a ship in India for a long time.
The ship couldn't leave because of money problems and wasn't safe.
These sailors weren't paid and didn't know when they could go home.
The government and a sailors' union helped them out.
They arranged for food and new sailors to take over so the Indonesian sailors could finally go home.
It took a lot of teamwork, but they are now returning to their families.
Eight Indonesian sailors, stranded since October 2024, are returning home.
The sailors were on the MV Sencer 1, stuck in Mumbai port due to payment disputes and unseaworthiness.
The ship was initially arrested in August 2023 and later in October over unpaid claims.
The Indonesian crew were unaware of the ship's condition when they joined, expecting a short voyage.
Intervention by the Directorate General of Shipping and the National Union of Seafarers of India facilitated their return.
- Who
- Eight Indonesian sailors, the Directorate General of Shipping, the National Union of Seafarers of India, and the Indonesian Consulate General.
- What
- Eight Indonesian sailors are returning home after being stranded on a ship in Mumbai port.
- When
- The sailors are returning home on Tuesday, after being stranded since October 2024.
- Where
- Mumbai port, India.
- Why
- Due to a payment dispute and the ship's unseaworthiness, leading to the sailors being stranded.
Sailors' Rights and Welfare
Ship Owner's Challenges
Seafarer's Welfare vs Ship Owner's Challenges
Sailors' Rights and Welfare
Focus on the safety, rights and well-being of seafarers, ensuring they receive proper treatment and are repatriated when necessary.
Ship Owner's Challenges
Challenges faced by ship owners, the legal and financial hurdles related to maritime disputes, and the complexities of managing a stranded vessel.
- Sailors' Nationality
- Indonesian
- Number of Sailors
- 8
- Ship's Name
- MV Sencer 1 (formerly MV Wen Shan)
- Location
- Mumbai Port
- Original Arrival
- July 2023
- Reason for Being Stranded
- Payment disputes and unseaworthiness
- Intervening Parties
- Directorate General of Shipping and NUSI