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Abandoned crew repatriated after six month

The Consulate General of Indonesia (KJRI) in Mumbai has facilitated the evacuation and repatriation of nine Indonesian crew members who had been stranded aboard the 'Sencer 1' due to neglect. The Indonesian Consul General in Mumbai, Edy Wardoyo, expressed his appreciation to all parties involved for their solidarity and commitment in upholding the rights and welfare of the Indonesian crew members on June 29, 2025. The statement explained that the sign-off, or final approval process, took place on June 26, following the issuance of a Mumbai High Court ruling dated June 25. The ruling provided legal grounds for action, taking into account emergency conditions and humanitarian concerns. The crew expressed their heartfelt gratitude for the full support provided by KJRI Mumbai since the beginning of the case, as well as additional assistance from the Indonesian Embassy in New Delhi. For over six months, they had endured extremely difficult conditions, including unpaid wages and a lack of basic necessities. Thanks to legal advocacy, logistical support, and repatriation assistance from KJRI Mumbai, the nine men were finally able to disembark and return home. The successful repatriation was the result of intensive coordination between KJRI Mumbai, the Directorate General of Shipping of India (DG Shipping), and the Mumbai Port Authority. Support was also received from the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) and the National Union of Seafarers of India (NUSI).