The MTWTU has obtained information from the seafarer staying onboard the mv AXIS (IMO 9041502, Panama flag) at the Cotonou, Benin anchorage.
There are 9 crewmembers onboard including 3 Ukrainian citizens, 2 Filipinos and 4 Panama citizens, and there are 5 seafarers including all 3 Ukrainians whose employment contracts have expired.
As one of the seafarers told, there are outstanding wages for three months, lack of provision and fresh water, and troubles with the electricity onboard.
We also note that it is not the first claim concerning this vessel.
The claim is being processed by the ITF head office in London.
MTWTU warns seafarers against employment onboard this vessel.
