A Record 6,000 Sailors Were Abandoned in 2025, Mostly by Mysterious ‘Shadow Fleets’
Summary and Key Points: Seafarer abandonment is surging as shipowners cut ties with crews—skipping repatriation, withholding support, and failing to pay wages for months. -The ITF says more than 6,000 sailors on 410 ships were abandoned last year, owed $25 …