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The maritime industry has long been the backbone of global trade, but behind the movement of goods lies a persistent and troubling issue, seafarer abandonment. In 2026, the Directorate General of Maritime Administration (DGMA), India, took a significant step to address this problem through DGS Order No. 08 of 2026, releasing an extensive list of 366 blacklisted and restricted vessels and ships involved in crew abandonment cases worldwide.
For seafarers, recruitment agencies, and shipping companies, this is not just another regulatory update, it is a critical warning. Understanding this blacklist could mean the difference between a secure contract and a life-threatening situation at sea.
Understanding the DGMA Shipping Order No. 08 of 2026 on Blacklisted Vessels
The DGMA Shipping blacklist is an official compilation of vessels that have been flagged for serious violations, primarily related to the abandonment of seafarers. These violations include non-payment of wages, denial of basic necessities, and failure to repatriate crew members.
The 2026 order identifies hundreds of vessels across various flag states and regions. It also categorizes ships that have repeatedly engaged in such practices, making them high-risk for any seafarer considering employment onboard. These vessels have been categorized in 2 broad categories: Restricted and Blacklisted and as per order concerned authorities like RPSL must comply with following measures immediately:
Also, the order states that any vessel that appears more than once in the ILO/IMO Database on Abandonment of Seafarers will be treated as blacklisted for the engagement and deployment of Indian seafarers. Further order clarifies that such vessels will not be permitted for recruitment or placement of Indian seafarers in the future.
The objective of releasing the blacklisted vessel’s data is clear: to protect Indian seafarers from exploitative conditions and to enforce accountability within the global shipping industry.
What is the Difference Between a Restricted Vessel and a DGMA Blacklisted Vessel?
DGMA categorises non-compliant vessels into two categories depending on the severity and frequency of the abandonment incidents:
| Category | Definition | Recruitment Status |
Restricted Vessels | The ship involved in an Indian seafarers’ first-time abandonment incident | There are strict restrictions and monitoring of recruitment |
| DGMA Blacklisted Vessels | Ships that have multiple abandonment events or repeated compliance issues. | Indian seafarers can not be recruited through RPSL companies. |
What is Seafarer Abandonment?
What is Seafarer Abandonment?
Seafarer abandonment refers to a situation where crew members are left stranded by the shipowner or employer without wages, support, or a way to return home. In many cases, the vessel owner stops responding entirely, leaving seafarers trapped onboard for months in foreign ports with limited food, fuel, medical care, or financial assistance.
This problem usually arises when shipping companies face financial collapse, insolvency, vessel arrest, ownership disputes, or operational shutdowns. Once the owner abandons responsibility, crew members are often forced to remain onboard to maintain the vessel’s safety and comply with port authority requirements, even though they are no longer being paid.
Under the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), 2006, a seafarer is considered “abandoned” when:
- The shipowner fails to arrange or pay for repatriation,
- Crew wages remain unpaid for at least two months, or
- Essential support such as food, accommodation, medical care, or fuel is withdrawn.
Seafarer abandonment is more than just a contractual dispute, it is a major humanitarian and maritime compliance issue. Abandoned crew members frequently face expired visas, mental stress, restricted shore access, lack of communication with families, and uncertainty regarding their legal and employment status.
To tackle these situations, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) require vessels to maintain financial security systems that cover unpaid wages, emergency assistance, and repatriation costs. These protections are intended to ensure that seafarers are not left without support if a shipowner fails to meet their obligations.
Today, seafarer abandonment cases continue to rise globally, making crew welfare compliance, valid insurance coverage, and responsible ship management increasingly important for shipping companies and vessel operators.
Key Highlights from the DGMA Shipping No.8 of 2026 For Blacklisted Vessels
The DGS Order No. 08 of 2026 stands out due to its scale and scope. Some of the major highlights include:
1. Extensive List of Flagged Vessels
The order lists over 366 vessels involved in abandonment cases across different parts of the world. These ships operate under various flag states, many of which are known for lax regulatory oversight.
2. Dedicated Blacklist Section
A separate annexure identifies vessels that are officially blacklisted. These ships are considered unsafe for employment, and Indian seafarers are strictly advised not to join them.
3. Repeat Offenders Identified
The document highlights vessels that have been involved in multiple abandonment cases. These repeat offenders represent a significant risk and are a major focus of regulatory scrutiny.
4. Global Nature of the Problem
The incidents listed span across ports in the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and Europe. This reinforces the fact that seafarer abandonment is a global issue requiring coordinated international action.
Why This Matters for Seafarers
For anyone working at sea, choosing the right vessel is one of the most important decisions. The DGMA Shipping blacklist serves as a crucial reference point.
Joining a blacklisted vessel can expose seafarers to:
- Unpaid wages and financial instability
- Unsafe working and living conditions
- Legal complications in foreign jurisdictions
- Delayed or denied repatriation
By consulting this list, seafarers can make informed decisions and avoid high-risk employers.
The Role of RPSL Agencies in Protecting Seafarers
RPSL (Recruitment and Placement Services Licence) agencies play a key role in protecting Indian seafarers. Their responsibility is not just to recruit crew but also to make sure seafarers are placed on safe, compliant vessels.
One of their main duties is checking vessels carefully before deployment. If an RPSL company has placed seafarers on vessels that are now blacklisted or restricted, they must submit a detailed report to DGMA Shipping within 14 working days.
This report should include important details like seafarers’ names, CDC numbers, employment period, wage status, repatriation details, and any legal issues. They also need to provide documents such as:
- Vessel’s registration certificate
- Financial security proof
- MLC compliance certificates.
Information about vessel owners, as well as any cases of death, missing crew, or compensation, must also be shared.
RPSL agencies must also take responsibility for seafarers who are currently onboard such vessels. They need to ensure that the ship has valid documents, including registration, financial security, and MLC certification.
If any of these are missing or cannot be verified, the agency must arrange for the seafarer to sign off at the nearest port and ensure their safe return to India, along with proper payment of wages.
To maintain better control and accountability, DGMA has also limited vessel engagement. A single vessel can be handled by only two authorized RPSL agencies, whether it is Indian or foreign-flagged.
Another important responsibility is verifying vessels through the ILO/IMO abandonment database. Before placing any seafarer, RPSL companies must check the vessel’s IMO number in this database. If the vessel is listed, they cannot deploy Indian seafarers without prior approval from DGMA Shipping.
It is also important to note that restrictions are linked to the vessel’s IMO number, not its name. This means a ship cannot avoid restrictions by simply changing its name. However, if a vessel is sold to a new owner and all past issues are resolved, the owner can apply to DGMA Shipping to have it removed from the restricted list.
In simple terms, RPSL agencies act as a safety checkpoint for seafarers. By following these rules, they help prevent exploitation, ensure timely wages, and protect seafarers from being stranded or abandoned.
In the context of rising seafarer abandonment cases, choosing the right recruitment channel is just as important as choosing the right vessel and right maritime training institute. RPSL agencies, when properly verified, serve as the first line of defense against exploitation in the maritime industry.
Impact on Recruitment Agencies and Shipping Companies
The implications of this order extend beyond seafarers. RPSL (Recruitment and placement agencies) must now exercise greater diligence when recommending vessels. Failure to comply with DGMA Shipping guidelines can result in penalties, suspension, or loss of license for RPSL agencies.
Shipping companies, on the other hand, are under increased pressure to maintain compliance with international labor standards. The blacklist acts as both a deterrent and a corrective mechanism, encouraging better treatment of crew members.
Red Flags Seafarers Should Watch For
Even with official blacklists, it is essential for seafarers to remain vigilant. Some common warning signs include:
- Contracts with unclear wage structures
- Delayed communication from shipowners
- Frequent changes in vessel ownership or management
- Registration under flags with poor reputations
- Negative feedback from previous crew members
If any of these signs are present, it is advisable to conduct further checks before signing a contract.
| Warning Sign | What It Could Mean |
| No RPSL number | Illegal recruitment |
| Upfront large payment demand | Potential scam |
| No written contract | Risk of exploitation |
| Vessel name not disclosed | Possible blacklisted ship |
| Poor communication | Unreliable employer |
| Negative online reviews | History of crew issues |
Compliance Checklist for RPSL Companies
RPSL agencies now carry direct accountability under DGMA Shipping Order No. 08 of 2026. Here are the most important points to follow:
1. Do Not Engage with Restricted or Blacklisted Vessels
RPSL companies must not recruit or deploy Indian seafarers on vessels listed in Annexure I (restricted), Annexure II (blacklisted), or those appearing in the ILO/IMO abandonment database without approval.
2. Mandatory Reporting of Past Deployments
If seafarers were placed on such vessels (past or present), a detailed report must be submitted to DGMA Shipping within 14 working days, including crew details, wage status, repatriation, and legal issues.
3. Ensure Complete Documentation
RPSL agencies must verify and maintain key vessel documents, including:
- Certificate of Registry
- Financial security proof
- MLC Certificate (DMLC Part I & II)
4. Immediate Action for Non-Compliant Vessels
If vessel documents are missing or invalid, agencies must arrange immediate sign-off and ensure safe repatriation of seafarers with proper wages.
5. Limit on Vessel Engagement
A single vessel can be handled by a maximum of two authorized RPSL agencies, ensuring better control and accountability.
6. Mandatory IMO Number Verification
Before deployment, RPSL companies must verify vessel details using the ILO/IMO abandonment database. No verification means no deployment.
7. Approval Required for Listed Vessels
If a vessel appears in the ILO/IMO database, prior approval from DGMA Shipping is mandatory before any engagement.
8. Restrictions Apply to IMO Number, Not Vessel Name
Changing a vessel’s name does not remove restrictions. Only DGMA Shipping can approve removal after ownership change and clearance.
Seafarer Checklist Before Signing a Contract
Seafarers must stay alert and informed to avoid high-risk vessels and unsafe employment conditions.
1. Always Check Vessel Status
Before joining, verify whether the vessel is listed as restricted, blacklisted, or appears in the ILO/IMO abandonment database.
2. Choose Only Verified RPSL Agencies
Work only with licensed RPSL companies to ensure legal and safe placement.
3. Understand Your Contract Fully
Check wages, duration, repatriation terms, and benefits before signing. Never accept incomplete agreements.
4. Avoid High-Risk Vessels
Ships with repeated abandonment records or listed multiple times in the ILO/IMO database should be strictly avoided.
5. Look for Proper Vessel Documentation
Ensure the vessel has valid:
- Registration certificate
- Financial security coverage
- MLC compliance certificates
6. Be Alert to Warning Signs
Red flags include unclear communication, hidden vessel details, delayed responses, or pressure to join quickly.
7. Know Your Rights in Case of Issues
If onboard a non-compliant vessel, you have the right to safe sign-off and repatriation, along with payment of pending wages.
8. Stay Informed and Verify Everything
Always cross-check vessel IMO numbers and rely on official sources before accepting any job offer.
The Bigger Picture: A Step Toward Safer Seas
The release of the 2026 blacklist is part of a broader effort to improve working conditions in the maritime sector. It aligns with international conventions such as the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), which sets minimum standards for seafarer welfare despite having some MLC deficiencies.
While the blacklist alone cannot eliminate abandonment cases, it plays a vital role in raising awareness and promoting accountability. It also empowers seafarers with the information needed to protect themselves.
DGS Order No. 08 of 2026 is more than just a regulatory document, it is a strong statement against the exploitation of seafarers. By identifying and blacklisting vessels involved in abandonment, DGMA Shipping has taken a proactive step toward safeguarding the rights and well-being of maritime professionals.
For seafarers, the message is clear: stay informed, verify your vessel, and never ignore warning signs. In an industry where risks are already high, awareness remains your strongest defense.
Restricted Vessels as per The DGMA Order No 8 of 2026
Here is the list of restricted vessels,released by DGMO in Order No. 8 of 2026. Every seafarers should go through it to save themselves from post boarding issues like abandonment.
| RESTRICTED VESSELS | |||||
| Sr. No. | Vessel Name | IMO No. | Flag State | Port | Date of abandonment |
| 1 | Aashi | 9516715 | Gabon | Nias Island, Indonesia | 01/04/2023 |
| 2 | Aditri | 9351 189 | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Mumbai, India | 04/12/2024 |
| 3 | AK Masha | 7937965 | Saint Kitts and Nevis | Zwijndrecht, Netherlands | 01/10/2024 |
| 4 | Al Filk | 9199775 | Tanzania | Monfalcone, Italy | 08/02/2024 |
| 5 | Al Yaqin I I | 9131280 | Comoros | Sharjah, UAE | 01/04/2025 |
| 6 | Alaa M | 9237175 | Palau | Mersin, Turkey | 14/11/2025 |
| 7 | Alara | 7615347 | Turkey | Tasucu, Turkey | 23/11/2025 |
| 8 | Alba Gas | 9155626 | Panama | Khor Al Fakkan, UAE | 01/03/2024 |
| 9 | Albatros I | 8817693 | NA | Istanbul, Turkey | 01/12/2025 |
| 10 | Albero | 9359612 | Panama | Kolkata, India | 01/08/2025 |
| 11 | Aljabriya | 9255256 | Panama | En-route to Port Tewfik, | 01/11/2025 |
| 12 | Al-Mutlaa | 8105595 | NA | Bushehr, Iran | 16/02/2025 |
| 13 | AMS Ruby | 9405411 | Togo | Musaffah, UAE | 01/10/2022 |
| 14 | Anadi | 9080871 | Palau | Hulhumale, Maldives | 01/12/2023 |
| 15 | Anatolian | 9005869 | Comoros | Uniye Anchorage, Turkey | 20/09/2023 |
| 16 | Annecy | 9200859 | Panama | Sharjah, UAE | 01/03/2025 |
| 17 | Arabian Energy | 9417490 | Panama | Hamriyah, UAE | 01/09/2024 |
| 18 | Arash 10 | 51 12482 | Iran | Bandar Abbas, Iran | 01/08/2022 |
| 19 | Archer | 8221789 | Comoros | Bandar Abbas, Iran | 01/04/2024 |
| 20 | Ardbeg | 9190315 | Panama | Harper, Liberia | 01/01/2026 |
| 21 | Arihant | 9464156 | Palau | Mangalore, India | 05/01/2026 |
| 22 | Arun 5 | 8732001 | NA | Kharg Island, Iran | 04/07/2022 |
| 23 | AS Dream | 8020123 | Tanzania | Ashdod, Israel | 01/09/2025 |
| 24 | Asian Pearl | 9266176 | Panama | Onne, Nigeria | 01/08/2025 |
| 25 | Asphalt Maris | 9297101 | Panama | Mumbai, India | 01/01/2025 |
| 26 | Atheras | 9305104 | Panama | 01/01/2025 | |
| 27 | Atlantic Adam | 9384863 | San Marino | Kokkola, Finland | 31/07/2024 |
| 28 | Ayat | 9467885 | Comoros | Suez, Egypt | 07/05/2025 |
| 29 | Ayodhya | 1066219 | Saint Kitts and Nevis | Sharjah, UAE | 01/04/2025 |
| 30 | Azayez | 9184847 | Panama | Fujairah, UAE | 02/01/2026 |
| 31 | Azra C | 8518560 | Mongolia | Istanbul, Turkey | 01/10/2025 |
| 32 | Azza | 9208473 | Panama | Sharjah anchorage, UAE | 08/04/2022 |
| 33 | Babek Mahmudlu | 9375082 | Liberia | Haifa, Israel | 06/07/2025 |
| 34 | Baltic Pearl (DEFENDER) | 9321598 | Comoros | Al Hamriyah, UAE | 13/05/2025 |
| 35 | Basel S3 | 8703256 | Comoros | Djibouti, Djibouti | 07/03/2025 |
| 36 | Basim | 8649618 | Iran | Bushehr, Iran | 01/06/2025 |
| 37 | Bay 10 | 9162760 | Tanzania | Suez, Egypt | 01/12/2023 |
| 38 | Bella Nadia | 91 18252 | Guinea-Bissau | Savona, Italy | 01/05/2024 |
| 39 | Berk | 8519942 | Cameroon | Alexandria, Egypt | 01/12/2024 |
| 40 | Besart | 8104591 | Tanzania | Durres, Albania | 01/09/2024 |
| 41 | Best Star | 9934591 | Togo | Bandar Dayyer, Iran | 01/03/2024 |
| 42 | Betelgeuse | 8706741 | NA | Sharjah, UAE | 30/09/2024 |
| 43 | BGMS Pride | 9733129 | Marshall Islands | Damman, Saudi Arabia | 01/04/2022 |
| 44 | BGMS Superb | 9944388 | Panama | Dammam, Saudi Arabia | 31/03/2025 |
| 45 | Black | 9011985 | Comoros | Samsun anchorage, Turkey | 08/05/2024 |
| 46 | Black Leopard | 9367097 | Palau | Dubai, UAE | 01/12/2023 |
| 47 | Blue Shark | 9003770 | Togo | Kalymnos, Greece | 22/09/2023 |
| 48 | Boss 7 | 9143312 | Tanzania | Port Sudan, South Sudan | 01/05/2024 |
| 49 | Bright Sonia | 9213296 | Panama | Zhoushan, China | 01/10/2023 |
| 50 | Brilliance | 9348962 | Cook Islands | Hamriyah, UAE | 01/12/2024 |
| 51 | C Master | 9313515 | Panama | Asaluyah, Iran | 01/10/2022 |
| 52 | Cannondale Su ersix | 91891 10 | Palau | Tanjung Sedili, Malaysia | 03/10/2025 |
| 53 | Captain Nikolas | 9008108 | Cook Islands | Sharjah, UAE | 01/06/2024 |
| 54 | Captain Tarek ( Sai Arambh | 91 15456 | NA | Al Hodeidah, Yemen | 01/05/2024 |
| 55 | Carina | 9551856 | Saint Kitts and Nevis | 01/09/2025 | |
| 56 | Carla G | 8408789 | Togo | Tartous, Syrian Arab Republic | 01/07/2025 |
| 57 | Century Bright | 9588500 | Cameroon | Enroute to Fujairah, UAE | 01/08/2023 |
| 58 | Chem | 9240914 | NA | Bushehr Port, Iran | 01/10/2024 |
| 59 | cs 28 | 8309048 | NA | Sharjah, UAE | 31/12/2024 |
| 60 | 9555216 | Palau | Male, Maldives | 05/02/2025 | |
| 61 | Dania | 7419200 | Saint Kitts and Nevis | Istanbul, Turkey | 10/09/2025 |
| 62 | Darya Dar | 9094705 | Iran | Dubai, UAE | 01/08/2025 |
| 63 | Dayna | 7331551 | Iran | Hamriyah, UAE | 01/04/2025 |
| 64 | Debbie | 9128415 | Sierra Leone | Ashdod, Israel | 01/04/2024 |
| 65 | Dena 1 10 | 9003407 | Iran | Kish, Iran | 01/04/2022 |
| 66 | Derya Aytekin | 9136864 | Panama | Genova, Italy | 13/11/2025 |
| 67 | Diamond | 9593086 | Saint Kitts and Nevis | Visakhapatnam, India | 01/12/2024 |
| 68 | Dolphin | 9255945 | Cook Islands | Zhushan, China | 01/11/2023 |
| 69 | Dorrat Jeddah | 7203912 | Panama | Hamriyah, UAE | 24/12/2024 |
| 70 | East Express | 8215754 | NA | Misuafta, Libya | 01/06/2022 |
| 71 | Eclipse Wind | 9399167 | Iran | Mumbai, India | 24/09/2025 |
| 72 | Electra | 9307815 | Gabon | Gibraltar, UK | 25/01/2024 |
| 73 | Eleen Neptune | 9430844 | Liberia | Haifa, Israel | 01/02/2025 |
| 74 | Elegance | 9475349 | Palau | Sharjah, UAE | 14/10/2025 |
| 75 | Elena | 7406772 | Comoros | Kalymnos, Greece | 01/07/2023 |
| 76 | Elite(LA Pearl) | 9174660 | Tanzania | Tianjin, China | 01/10/2023 |
| 77 | Elsa I | 8601680 | Panama | Mersin-Tasucu, Turkey | 01/08/2024 |
| 78 | Emano 1 1 | 9114048 | Saint Kitts and Nevis | Djibouti, Djibouti | 11/04/2024 |
| 79 | Emine Ana | 1041386 | Saint Kitts and Nevis | Ningde, China | 01/10/2025 |
| 80 | Emma | 8101599 | Tanzania | Durres, Albania | 01/02/2025 |
| 81 | Enable | 9246891 | Panama | Khor Fakkan, UAE | 01/03/2026 |
| 82 | Enable | 9246892 | Panama | Khor Fakkan, UAE | 02/03/2026 |
| 83 | Estrella Charlene | 9123855 | Panama | Las Calderas, Dominican Re ublic | 01/03/2025 |
| 84 | Euro Breeze | 9239977 | Saint Kitts and Nevis | Zhoushan, China | 01/04/2024 |
| 85 | F-03 | 9735555 | Palau | Chittagong, Bangladesh | 01/01/2025 |
| 86 | Farvardin I | 8350889 | Iran | Bushehr, Iran | 01/12/2024 |
| 87 | Fatma Eylul | 9297917 | Belize | Ambarli, Turkey | 01/02/2024 |
| 88 | Florian | 9046590 | Saint Kitts and Nevis | Benghazi, Libya | 13/01/2024 |
| 89 | Forester | 9003524 | Tanzania | Gulluk Anch, Turkey | 09/04/2025 |
| 90 | Fuxi | 9246463 | Antigua and Barbuda | Chios Island, Greece | 10/02/2024 |
| 91 | Gas Dollart | 8922292 | Malaysia | Port Klang, Malaysia | 01/11/2023 |
| 92 | Gas Leader | 9114581 | Panama | Currently en-route to Assaluyeh, Iran | 01/09/2022 |
| 93 | Gas Maryam | 9108099 | Palau | Zeytinburnu, Turkey | 01/01/2025 |
| 94 | Gas Milano | 9151149 | Liberia | Enroute to Baniyas, Syrian Arab Re ublic | 01/03/2026 |
| 95 | Gas Parrot | 91 19725 | Panama | Makassar, Indonesia | 05/11/2024 |
| 96 | Gelibolu 2 | 8319976 | Cameroon | Canakkale Offshore, Turkey | 01/04/2024 |
| 97 | Gemini | 9000687 | Bahamas | Yalova Port, Turkey | 01/01/2025 |
| 98 | Giuse | 9231468 | Palau | Istanbul, Turkey | 01/07/2024 |
| 99 | Global Beauty | 9221267 | Antigua and Barbuda | Sharjah, UAE | 01/05/2025 |
| IOO | Global Hark | 9030759 | Tanzania | Sharjah, UAE | 01/09/2024 |
| 101 | Global Peace | 9555199 | San Marino | Hamriyah, UAE | 21/08/2025 |
| 102 | Glory I | 1068229 | Saint Kitts and Nevis | Shinas, Oman | 01/06/2025 |
| 103 | Golden Palm | 7636339 | Niue | Suez, Egypt | 01/12/2024 |
| 104 | Goldy Seven | 9135731 | Tanzania | Kamsar Port, Guinea | 01/03/2026 |
| 105 | Gorgan | 7378171 | Iran | Dubai, UAE | 01/02/2025 |
| 106 | Grinch | 9288851 | NA | Marseille, France | 13/02/2026 |
| 107 | Guardians | 9165451 | Panama | Freetown anchorage, Sierra Leone | 27/10/2022 |
| 108 | Gulf Queen | 9088653 | Tanzania | Durban, South Africa | 01/03/2022 |
| 109 | Gulf Wave 4 | 8310164 | NA | Sharjah, UAE | 20/09/2024 |
| 110 | Hadi 21 | 9392298 | Bahrain | Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia | 01/12/2023 |
| 111 | Hadi 22 | 9392303 | Bahrain | Tanaqib, Saudi Arabia | 01/01/2024 |
| 112 | Hadi 24 | 9524138 | Bahrain | Jubail, Saudi Arabia | 01/02/2024 |
| 113 | Hadi 26 | 9563017 | Bahrain | Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia | 01/06/2024 |
| 114 | Hadi 27 | 9463827 | Bahrain | Tanaqib, Saudi Arabia | 01/01/2024 |
| 115 | Hadi 38 | 9589920 | Bahrain | Dammam, Saudi Arabia | 01/11/2024 |
| 116 | Hadi 41 | 9684926 | Bahrain | Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia | 01/12/2023 |
| 117 | Hadi 42 | 9662253 | Bahrain | Safaniya, Saudi Arabia | 01/01/2024 |
| 118 | Hadi 44 | 9690743 | Bahrain | Zuluf, Saudi Arabia | 01/02/2024 |
| 119 | Hadi 48 | 9745457 | Bahrain | Damman, Saudi Arabia | 01/07/2024 |
| 120 | Hadi 49 | 9845336 | Bahrain | Dammam, Saudi Arabia | 01/11/2024 |
| 121 | Hadi 50 | 9845348 | Bahrain | Port Rashid, UAE | 31/01/2026 |
| 122 | Hadi 52 | 9511894 | Bahrain | Port Jubail, Saudi Arabia | 01/10/2023 |
| 123 | Happy 18 | 9146132 | Saint Kitts and Nevis | Zeytinburnu, Turkey | 01/08/2024 |
| 124 | Harsy | 9391696 | Niue | Male, Maldives | 01/12/2024 |
| 125 | Hashim Legacy | 8223244 | Togo | Djibouti, Djibouti | 28/01/2024 |
| 126 | Hawks Javaahiru | 9174232 | Cameroon | Male, Maldives | 01/01/2025 |
| 127 | Heritage | 9088536 | Palau | Duqm, Oman | 01/01/2025 |
| 128 | HIMS 11 | 9615494 | Bahrain | Dammam, Saudi Arabia | 01/11/2024 |
| 129 | Hoi 1 | 9792759 | Panama | Dubai, UAE | 01/07/2024 |
| 130 | Hornet | 9197844 | Cameroon | NA | 25/06/2025 |
| 131 | Houtak | 8864440 | Iran | Khorramshahr, Iran | 01/08/2024 |
| 132 | Inayah The Explorer | 9141649 | Tanzania | Säo Luis, Brazil | 24/04/2024 |
| 133 | Iskatel-2 | 8418667 | Panama | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | 11/09/2024 |
| 134 | Jaohar Adam | 9276743 | Barbados | Bizerte, Tunisia | 01/08/2024 |
| 135 | Jaohar H | 8401511 | Sierra Leone | Hereke, Turkey, Turkey | 01/03/2024 |
| 136 | Jerboa | 7026962 | Tanzania | Sharjah, UAE | 01/01/2024 |
| 137 | Jetmax 8 | 9006435 | NA | Tuzla, Turkey | 04/09/2024 |
| 138 | Jouri | 9174775 | Panama | Damietta, Egypt | 01/09/2024 |
| 139 | Kaiser Okpe | 8208543 | NA | Luanda, Angola | 01/11/2023 |
| 140 | Kanaria | 8500070 | Comoros | Famagusta, Cyprus | 01/11/2025 |
| 141 | Kashi | 1039527 | NA | Products Tanker | 01/05/2025 |
| 142 | Katsuya | 9178068 | Gambia | 01/08/2025 | |
| 143 | Kayan | 9015981 | Tanzania | Bandar Abbas, Iran | 26/10/2024 |
| 144 | Kevalay Queen | 7205910 | Libya | Misurata, Libya | 01/03/2024 |
| 145 | KV-Ari | 9177466 | Liberia | Istanbul, Turkey | 01/10/2024 |
| 146 | Lady Gheda I | 7616004 | Tanzania | Sharjah, UAE | 01/03/2025 |
| 147 | Lagavulin | 9130810 | Panama | Lome, Togo | 01/12/2025 |
| 148 | Laleh | 8663377 | Iran | Bandar Abbas, Iran | 01/09/2022 |
| 149 | Larissa I | 9154268 | Palau | Berbera, Somalia | 30/07/2025 |
| 150 | Laroz | 9017202 | Vanuatu | Huelva, Spain | 03/08/2023 |
| 151 | Lavant | 91 10444 | Comoros | 01/07/2024 | |
| 152 | Liana | 9000390 | Cameroon | Dubai, UAE | 01/09/2025 |
| 153 | Lidoma | 8218067 | Iran | Abu Al Kashib, Iraq | 07/12/2024 |
| 154 | Linde | 9141352 | Antigua and Barbuda | Haifa, Israel | 22/02/2026 |
| 155 | Lord 17 | 9146091 | Comoros | Bandar Abbas, Iran | 01/10/2024 |
| 156 | LPG Sevan | 9177806 | Panama | 01/10/2025 | |
| 157 | LSS Success | 6927092 | Panama | Salalah, Oman | 01/09/2024 |
| 158 | M MA | 9272565 | Cook Islands | Sharjah, UAE | 01/07/2025 |
| 159 | Madad 7 | 9414175 | Comoros | Musaffah, UAE | 01/05/2025 |
| 160 | Manticore | 9682904 | Panama | Abidjan, Cöte d’Ivoire | 24/01/2025 |
| 161 | Mantra | 8708660 | Bahamas | Balboa, Panama | 03/03/2022 |
| 162 | Maria | 9041772 | Palau | Calabar, Nigeria | 01/07/2024 |
| 163 | Maria Discovery | 9163609 | Panama | Suez, Egypt | 01/08/2024 |
| 164 | Mariam | 9250323 | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Haldia, India | 09/10/2024 |
| 165 | Marina | 9005493 | Tanzania | Istanbul, Turkey | 01/12/2025 |
| 166 | Marsol Dragon | 9645968 | Panama | Abu Dhabi, UAE | 01/05/2022 |
| 167 | Mataf Sky | 9569889 | Cook Islands | Hamriyah, UAE | 01/07/2025 |
| 168 | Maybach | 8134522 | Tanzania | Dakar, Senegal | 01/04/2025 |
| 169 | Mayyun Qaswarah | 9161 194 | Panama | Dubai, UAE | 01/10/2025 |
| 170 | Med Sea Lion | 9350331 | Saint Kitts and Nevis | Georgetown, Guyana | 12/03/2023 |
| 171 | Mega Speed | 9537381 | Marshall Islands | Map Ta Phut, Thailand | 01/09/2023 |
| 172 | Mermaid | 9330020 | Saint Kitts and Nevis | Hamriyah, UAE | 01/02/2022 |
| 173 | Mermaid I | 9561693 | Panama | Reni, Ukraine | 01/07/2025 |
| 174 | Meyra | 7600017 | Tanzania | Suakin, South Sudan | 01/11/2022 |
| 175 | Miami | 81 19259 | Iran | Khorramshahr, Iran | 01/12/2022 |
| 176 | Milla | 9004487 | San Marino | Hamad, Qatar | 01/09/2025 |
| 177 | Mira | 7637319 | Cameroon | Samsun Anch, Turkey | 25/06/2025 |
| 178 | Mistral | 9177674 | Tanzania | Izmir, Turkey | 01/08/2024 |
| 179 | MK Jaguar | 9152208 | Dominica | Benete, Indonesia | 01/01/2026 |
| 180 | MN Kostas | 9103489 | Sierra Leone | Rijeka, Croatia | 06/02/2025 |
| 181 | MV Ocean Green | 9231028 | Panama | Drifting outside Kandla Port, India | 06/01/2023 |
| 182 | Mygan | 9108489 | Saint Kitts and Nevis | Famagusta Port, Cyprus | 01/11/2024 |
| 183 | N Cerna | 9289520 | Sao Tome and Princi e | Istanbul North Anchorage, Türki e | 11/02/2025 |
| 184 | Nada | 9055163 | Comoros | Mersin, Turkey | 01/11/2024 |
| 185 | Nadeen | 9324710 | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Dubai, UAE | 01/11/2024 |
| 186 | Nari Nox | 9115432 | Comoros | Khor Fakkan anchorage, UAE | 06/01/2022 |
| 187 | Nayan | 86261 11 | Bahrain | Sharjah Anchorage, UAE | 01/11/2024 |
| 188 | Neptune Star 25 | 9136553 | Tanzania | Abu Qir, Egypt | 01/03/2024 |
| 189 | New Raouf | 8342375 | Palau | En-route to Port of Bosaso, Somalia | 25/10/2022 |
| 190 | New Siham | 9197882 | Cook Islands | Skikda, Algeria | 01/09/2024 |
| 191 | Nirvana | 9158161 | NA | Pipavav Bhav Nagar, India | 01/05/2025 |
| 192 | Ocean Century | 9435650 | Saint Kitts and Nevis | Sharjah, UAE | 01/07/2022 |
| 193 | Ocean Explorer | 9303637 | Panama | Mumbai, India | 23/01/2022 |
| 194 | Ocean Fluorite | 9345051 | Saint Kitts and Nevis | Sharjah anchorage, UAE | 01/07/2022 |
| 195 | Oceanlec 322 | 9506954 | Panama | Port Khalid Sharjah, UAE | 01/04/2024 |
| 196 | Ohar | 9150365 | NA | Crude Oil Tanker | 01/11/2024 |
| 197 | Olym | 9212759 | NA | Bandar Abbas, Iran | 01/08/2024 |
| 198 | Olympic OS | 8215649 | Mongolia | En route to Bourgas, Bulgaria | 02/11/2024 |
| 199 | OML Intervention | 9787326 | Panama | Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia | 01/03/2026 |
| 200 | Ontario | 9316581 | Panama | Khorramshahr, Iran | 01/01/2025 |
| 201 | Oriente No. 7 | 8430586 | Libya | Tuzla, Turkey | 15/03/2025 |
| 202 | OXIN | 9190274 | Russia | Zhoushan, China | 09/01/2025 |
| 203 | Oyster | 9418884 | Panama | Tuzla, Turkey | 01/02/2025 |
| 204 | Paresh Omid | 8649175 | Iran | Kish, Iran | 01/01/2024 |
| 205 | Pax | 8416750 | NA | Colon, Panama | 01/04/2025 |
| 206 | Pearl | 7928794 | Palau | Tripoli, Lebanon | 01/12/2022 |
| 207 | Pegasus 02 | 9146869 | Palau | Suez, Egypt | 01/01/2025 |
| 208 | Petro Dolphin | 1072294 | Saint Kitts and Nevis | Mumbai, India | 08/07/2025 |
| 209 | Phoenix | 9450208 | Cook Islands | Sharjah, UAE | 01/12/2024 |
| 210 | Phoenix Dawn | 8204731 | Panama | Trabzon, Turkey | 01/01/2025 |
| 211 | Prada | 9213301 | NA | Khor Fakkan, UAE | 01/07/2024 |
| 212 | Project Trader | 8224547 | Comoros | Hamriyah, UAE | 06/01/2022 |
| 213 | Prominence Jupiter | 9683910 | Tuvalu | Musaffah, UAE | 01/01/2026 |
| 214 | Pruvaline | 7615232 | Sao Tome and Princi e | Tripoli, Lebanon | 07/01/2022 |
| 215 | PSD 2 | 8319615 | Tanzania | Durban, South Africa | 14/01/2022 |
| 216 | PSL Tiger | 9153123 | Tanzania | Jebel Ali, UAE | 01/05/2022 |
| 217 | Pulmonis | 9234616 | Comoros | Sharjah, UAE | 01/11/2024 |
| 218 | Pure Point | 9259886 | Saint Kitts and Nevis | Fujairah, UAE | 01/11/2025 |
| 219 | Rah Goshayan | 7806221 | Iran | Bushehr, Iran | 01/04/2022 |
| 220 | Rakan 5 | 8922199 | Comoros | Aden, Yemen | 01/01/2024 |
| 221 | Rawabi 204 | 9898072 | Tuvalu | Safaniya, Saudi Arabia | 01/04/2025 |
| 222 | Ray | 8222434 | Tanzania | Alexandria, Egypt | 13/12/2024 |
| 223 | Razouk | 9162320 | Comoros | Istanbul, Turkey | 01/01/2026 |
| 224 | RC Star 1 | 1066594 | Saint Kitts and Nevis | Mumbai, India | 16/06/2025 |
| 225 | Roya | 9212773 | Comoros | Tripoli, Lebanon | 01/02/2026 |
| 226 | RS Eagle | 8200802 | Saint Kitts and Nevis | Ünye, Turkey | 01/02/2025 |
| 227 | RSM Blessed | 9071155 | Saint Kitts and Nevis | Bandar Abbas, Iran | 15/01/2025 |
| 228 | RT IO | 9119933 | Bolivia | Jebel Ali, UAE | 01/08/2024 |
| 229 | S. J. Boss | 9168532 | Comoros | Dubai, UAE | 01/04/2025 |
| 230 | Saltwind Explorer | 9483243 | Marshall Islands | Bissau, Guinea-Bissau | 08/04/2025 |
| 231 | Samad 21 | 821 1954 | Iran | Bandar e Lengeh, Iran | 01/03/2025 |
| 232 | Samed | 9415375 | Panama | Assaluyeh, Iran | 01/06/2022 |
| 233 | Saoshyant | 9014119 | Panama | Busan Anchorage, Republic of Korea | 21/02/2022 |
| 234 | Sarveshwar | 9486283 | Cook Islands | New Mangalore, India | 04/01/2026 |
| 235 | Sea Care I | 8202850 | Saint Kitts and Nevis | Sharjah, UAE | 01/03/2024 |
| 236 | Sea Master | 8601991 | Comoros | Suez South OPL anchorage, | 01/04/2024 |
| 237 | Sea World | 932441 1 | Comoros | Koper, Slovenia | 28/05/2025 |
| 238 | Sedra | 9043146 | Panama | Sohar, Oman | 01/04/2025 |
| 239 | Serena | 9255660 | Tuvalu | Dongjiakou Anchorage OPL , Qin dao, | 01/01/2026 |
| 240 | Sernakh | 7726392 | NA | Duqm, Oman | 10/03/2025 |
| 241 | SFE Adventurer | 1124449 | Marshall Islands | Zhoushan, China | 01/12/2025 |
| 242 | SEE Pioneer | 9413200 | Panama | Hualien, China | 01/02/2026 |
| 243 | Shahin | 9104378 | Tanzania | Mina Saqr, UAE | 01/03/2025 |
| 244 | Shwe Lin Yone | 9750488 | Niue | Tuticorin, India | 01/03/2025 |
| 245 | Sister 12 | 9010010 | Comoros | Al Hodeidah, Yemen | 26/07/2023 |
| 246 | SNP Space | 9330018 | Barbados | Bizerte, Tunisia | 01/04/2024 |
| 247 | Sona | 9005053 | Panama | Dubai, UAE | 01/06/2023 |
| 248 | Sondos | 9268186 | Antigua and Barbuda | Sharjah, UAE | 01/05/2025 |
| 249 | Splendour Legacy | 9261841 | Panama | Calabar, Nigeria | 04/05/2022 |
| 250 | Star Apollo | 9644897 | Saint Kitts and Nevis | Batam, Indonesia | 15/01/2025 |
| 251 | Stratos (SEA ROSE) | 7930498 | NA | Jubail naval anchorage, Saudi Arabia | 01/01/2025 |
| 252 | su Gas | 9134361 | Comoros | Hamriyah, UAE | 01/12/2024 |
| 253 | Sua | 9546710 | Cook Islands | Sharjah Port, UAE | 01/12/2024 |
| 254 | Sudarshan | 1043592 | NA | Hamriyah, UAE | 01/11/2024 |
| 255 | Sunrise I | 9071662 | Liberia | Sharjah, UAE | 09/08/2024 |
| 256 | Sunshine I | 8207549 | UAE | UAE | 01/05/2024 |
| 257 | Talisker | 9190327 | Panama | Pointe Noire, Congo | 11/11/2025 |
| 258 | Tanin | 8864347 | Iran | Bandar Abbas, Iran | 01/06/2024 |
| 259 | Tara | 9109938 | Saint Kitts and Nevis | Aqaba, Jordan | 01/01/2025 |
| 260 | Trapiche Emerald | 9554597 | Sierra Leone | Valletta, Malta | 15/12/2025 |
| 261 | Tritex Glory | 8356027 | Saint Kitts and Nevis | 01/06/2024 | |
| 262 | Ural | 7725386 | Cameroon | Samsun, Turkey | 29/12/2025 |
| 263 | Ventoria | 9477660 | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Abu Dhabi, UAE | 01/02/2026 |
| 264 | Victory Ari | 9290919 | NA | At sea | 01/11/2025 |
| 265 | VSG Glory | 9103025 | Comoros | 01/08/2023 | |
| 266 | Waterloo | 1072361 | Saint Kitts and Nevis | Sharjah, UAE | 31/01/2025 |
| 267 | WCD AL JASRA | 9191591 | Bahrain | Damman, Saudi Arabia | 01/07/2024 |
| 268 | Wen Shan | 9311804 | Vanuatu | Mumbai, India | 01/07/2023 |
| 269 | Westsea Gail | 9550905 | Australia | Dubai, UAE | 01/10/2023 |
| 270 | Xing Yuan 69 | 1097268 | China | Port Blair, India | 25/11/2025 |
| 271 | X-Press Nuptse | 9678630 | Liberia | Colombo, Sri Lanka | 14/08/2024 |
| 272 | Yara | 9046667 | Palau | Tobruk, Libya | 01/01/2026 |
| 273 | Yascl | 9071648 | Comoros | Sharjah, UAE | 01/01/2026 |
| 274 | Yellow Stone | 9208148 | Panama | Sharjah, UAE | 01/02/2026 |
| 275 | Youssef Bey | 9124029 | Belize | Damietta, Egypt | 01/10/2023 |
| 276 | Zeg Glory | 9152571 | Palau | Larnaca, Cyprus | 01/05/2025 |
| 277 | Zein | 9216822 | Panama | Mongla, Bangladesh | 24/01/2025 |
| 278 | Ziris | 9804162 | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Port Asaluyah, Iran | 01/08/2022 |
Blacklisted Vessels as per The DGMA Order No 8 of 2026
Here is the list of vessels which are blacklisted by DGMO as per the lastest order No 8 of 2026. This list is very important for Indian seafarers as it helps them to save from issues like seafarer abandonment and neglect of payments.
| BLACKLISTED VESSELS | |||||
| Sr. No. | Vessel Name | IMO No. | Flag State | Port | Date of abandonment |
| 1 | Accomplice | 9 164079 | Cook Islands | Tuticorin, India | 01/07/2025 |
| 2 | Accord | 9166132 | Palau | Chattogram, Ban ladesh | 31/03/2024 |
| 3 | Adway | 9563081 | Palau | Mumbai, India | 31/12/2023 |
| 4 | Alan | 9631149 | Cameroon | Istanbul, Turkey | 01/11/2025 |
| 5 | Alim Pasa | 8975976 | Cameroon | Cådiz, Spain | 09/08/2025 |
| 6 | Alpit | 9563079 | Palau | Male, Maldives | 01/04/2024 |
| 7 | Altay | 8118827 | Cameroon | Alexandria, Egypt | 01/01/2026 |
| 8 | Ambar | 9548770 | Palau | Mumbai, India | 25/08/2023 |
| 9 | Amir | 8360688 | Gambia | Jubail, Saudi Arabia | 01/05/2025 |
| 10 | Amir 2 | 9071167 | Tanzania | Salalah, Oman | 17/06/2024 |
| 1 1 | Anka | 9365415 | Tanzania | Reni anchorage, Ukraine | 01/03/2025 |
| 12 | Ardhianto | 9100528 | Comoros | Gadani, Pakistan | 01/10/2025 |
| 13 | ASB Darya | 9810575 | Iran | Bushehr, Iran | 01/03/2025 |
| 14 | Avadh | 9564358 | Palau | Tuticorin, India | 01/01/2025 |
| 15 | Avid | 9393905 | Panama | Al Jazeera, UAE | 01/06/2023 |
| 16 | Beek 6 | 9044061 | Tanzania | Suez, Egypt | 01/06/2024 |
| 17 | Best 8 | 9114050 | Saint Kitts and Nevis | Suez, Egypt | 28/10/2024 |
| 18 | BGMS Bader | 9944405 | Panama | Dammam, Saudi Arabia | 28/04/2025 |
| 19 | Bird 16 | 9124201 | Comoros | Mersin, Turkey | 01/09/2024 |
| 20 | Brother I | 9044009 | Saint Kitts and Nevis | Suez, Egypt | 08/12/2024 |
| 21 | BYB Othello | 8660947 | Saint Kitts and Nevis | Famagusta anchora e, C rus | 01/01/2025 |
| 22 | Captain Adam 1 | 8914087 | Tanzania | Djibouti, Djibouti | 01/10/2024 |
| 23 | Cecilia | 8008498 | Comoros | Algeciras, Spain | 08/07/2025 |
| 24 | Cimarron | 9255933 | Cameroon | Zhoushan, China | 01/08/2024 |
| 25 | Darla | 7601073 | Comoros | Koper, Slovenia | 10/11/2025 |
| 26 | Eagle | 9486104 | Palau | Port Rashid, UAE | 01/02/2024 |
| 27 | Echo Star | 9134294 | Belize | Port Rachid, UAE | 01/12/2024 |
| 28 | Eleen Armonia | 9407495 | Liberia | Harcourt, Nigeria | 01/03/2026 |
| 29 | Eleen Eva | 9527415 | Liberia | Qingdao anchora e, China | 01/11/2025 |
| 30 | Friend-3 | 9107253 | Comoros | Suez, Egypt | 01/04/2024 |
| 31 | Gas Falcon | 9040883 | Gabon | Beira,Mozambi ue | 01/12/2024 |
| 32 | Gas Marta | 9307748 | Panama | Sharjah, UAE | 01/08/2024 |
| 33 | Gas Vision | 9115303 | Panama | 10/05/2023 | |
| 34 | Global Hawk | 9422859 | NA | Sawakin Digna anchora e, Sudan | 01/03/2025 |
| 35 | GMC Silver | 8509002 | Cameroon | Port Harcourt, Ni eria | 01/10/2025 |
| 36 | Grace | 9486300 | Antigua and Barbuda | Haifa, Israel | 01/07/2025 |
| 37 | Green Land | 9246449 | Saint Kitts and Nevis | Batu Ampar, Indonesia | 01/09/2025 |
| 38 | Hadi 37 | 95881 10 | Bahrain | Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia | 01/11/2023 |
| 39 | Hadi 51 | 9619581 | Bahrain | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia | 01/08/2025 |
| 40 | Hadi 54 | 9760964 | Bahrain | Dammam, Saudi Arabia | 01/05/2025 |
| 41 | Haskal | 8605480 | Mongolia | Istanbul, Turkey | 05/08/2025 |
| 42 | Haykal | 9117923 | Panama | Shuaiba, Kuwait | 01/03/2026 |
| 43 | Hims 5 | 9821562 | Saudi Arabia | Dammam, Saudi Arabia | 01/07/2024 |
| 44 | Jetmax 2 (BURHAN C) | 9006447 | Comoros | Sinop, Turkey | 01/03/2025 |
| 45 | Jetmax 5 | 8409654 | NA | Unye, Turkey | 01/12/2024 |
| 46 | Karama 14 | 8915304 | Comoros | Djibouti, Djibouti | 01/03/2024 |
| 47 | Mab Ill | 9144184 | Saint Kitts and Nevis | Mina Zayed,United Arab | 01/05/2023 |
| 48 | Manbij | 9376189 | Comoros | Fujairah, UAE | 01/09/2025 |
| 49 | Marin | 8917895 | Palau | Malta Anchorages, Malta | 29/06/2024 |
| 50 | Master Nasser | 9396256 | Comoros | La Spezia, Italy | 01/01/2026 |
| 51 | Med Sea Eagle | 8356443 | Saint Kitts and Nevis | Khor Fakkan,United Arab Em irates | 20/06/2023 |
| 52 | Meer Na | 8841357 | Cameroon | Istanbul, Turkey | 15/03/2025 |
| 53 | Michi | 95 16636 | Palau | Male, Maldives | 01/08/2024 |
| 54 | Mirna | 9291925 | NA | Hong Kong, China | 01/03/2025 |
| 55 | Mister Yunis | 9327126 | Comoros | Tuzla, Turkey | 01/06/2025 |
| 56 | Mount | 9252618 | Palau | Dubai, UAE | 01/09/2025 |
| 57 | Mr Trader | 9084255 | Sierra Leone | Gebze, Turkey | 10/04/2025 |
| 58 | Nathan | 9513361 | Palau | Izmail, Ukraine | 01/07/2025 |
| 59 | Navimar 3 | 9526045 | Palau | Chittagong,Ban ladesh | 29/02/2024 |
| 60 | Nereus Progress | 9170913 | Saint Kitts and Nevis | Al Hodeidah, Yemen | 01/06/2025 |
| 61 | Nouran Ed | 8356974 | Tanzania | Skikda, Algeria | 01/12/2025 |
| 62 | Oceanic 5000 | 9559145 | Barbados | Assaluyah, Iran | 01/12/2023 |
| 63 | Oceanlec 263 | 9506978 | Palau | Male, Maldives | 01/09/2024 |
| 64 | Oscar | 8213445 | Comoros | Hamriyah, UAE | 01/09/2023 |
| 65 | Pasha 9 | 9124885 | NA | Suez, Egypt | 01/03/2024 |
| 66 | Phosphorus NH | 9118795 | Belize | Suez, Egypt | 01/08/2024 |
| 67 | Prince 4 | 8512865 | Comoros | Djibouti, Djibouti | 28/10/2023 |
| 68 | PSD 104 | 9191802 | Tanzania | Durban, South Africa | 01/07/2024 |
| 69 | Rah ima | 9072989 | Saint Kitts and Nevis | Tuticorin, India | 01/11/2023 |
| 70 | Rex 1 | 9219056 | Panama | Khor Fakkan,UAE | 31/01/2025 |
| 71 | Rich Lucky 13 | 9087673 | Saint Kitts and Nevis | Suez Anchorage, | 01/08/2024 |
| 72 | Royal 1 | 9109005 | Antigua and Barbuda | Tartus, Syrian Arab Re ublic | 01/05/2025 |
| 73 | Rozie 7 | 8121020 | Palau | Larnaca, Cyprus | 29/10/2024 |
| 74 | Sayedona | 7726213 | Tanzania | Benghazi, Libya | 01/03/2025 |
| 75 | Sea Flower | 8810944 | Tanzania | Alexandria, Egypt | 01/08/2023 |
| 76 | Sea Lord | 9281413 | Comoros | Ngqura, South Africa | 01/10/2025 |
| 77 | Sea Moon | 9647344 | Comoros | Busan, Republic of Korea | 01/06/2025 |
| 78 | Seashine I | 7027502 | Panama | Hamriyah, UAE | 01/08/2025 |
| 79 | Shreenath Ji | 9361926 | Panama | Hamriyah, UAE | 01/04/2025 |
| 80 | Siam | 8637031 | Saint Kitts and Nevis | Red Sea, Eritrea | 22/08/2022 |
| 81 | Sirrah | 9200342 | Saint Kitts and Nevis | Colombo, Sri Lanka | 01/04/2025 |
| 82 | Star- 1 | 8405012 | Panama | Sharjah Alpha Anchorage, UAE | 01/02/2024 |
| 83 | Sukhor Alkhaleej | 9104419 | Panama | Mina Saqr, UAE | 07/09/2025 |
| 84 | Sunshine 7 | 8921327 | NA | Sharjah Anchorage, UAE | 01/05/2025 |
| 85 | Tanya | 9153135 | Comoros | Sharjah, UAE | 01/02/2025 |
| 86 | Tomson Gas | 8811766 | Panama | Sharjah, UAE | 01/09/2023 |
| 87 | Warba | 9345178 | Palau | NA | 01/07/2025 |
| 88 | Yu lin | 8844218 | Cameroon | Port Sudan, South Sudan | 01/02/2023 |
The ILO/IMO Joint Database on Abandonment of Seafarers
Seafarers’ abandonment is a serious issue, and the International Transport Workers’ Federation reports numerous cases every day. The ILO/IMO clubs these unfortunate incidents and maintains the Joint Database on Abandonment of Seafarers which can be accessed here: The ILO/IMO Joint Database on Abandonment of Seafarers
Frequently Asked Questions on DGMA Order No 8 Blacklisted Vessels in 2026
1. What is the DGMA Shipping blacklist?
The DGMA Shipping blacklist is an official list of vessels identified for serious violations, particularly seafarer abandonment, and is issued to protect Indian seafarers.
2. How many vessels are listed in the 2026 order?
The 2026 order includes over 366 ships and vessels involved in abandonment cases, along with a separate list of blacklisted ships.
3. Can Indian seafarers work on blacklisted vessels?
No, Indian seafarers are strongly advised not to join blacklisted vessels, as they pose significant risks.
4. What happens if a seafarer joins a blacklisted ship?
They may face issues such as unpaid wages, poor living conditions, and difficulties in returning home.
5. How can I check if a vessel is blacklisted?
You can refer to official DGMA Shipping circulars or consult with authorized recruitment agencies before joining.
6. What is seafarer abandonment?
It is a situation where shipowners fail to fulfill obligations such as paying wages, providing necessities, or arranging repatriation.
7. Are only Indian ships included in the blacklist?
No, the list includes vessels from various flag states and countries, reflecting the global nature of the issue.
8. What should seafarers do if they suspect a vessel is unsafe?
They should report concerns to DGMA Shipping, verify vessel history, and avoid signing contracts until proper checks are completed.