Fifteen Panama sailors have been stranded for a month aboard the Missi Commander and are without food and drinking water is scarce, reports MENAFN.
Current situation
The vessel flying the Mongolian flag was on a five-day mission delivering fuel to the port of Santa Marta, Colombia. But they ran out of gasoline and the mission was extended.
Seafarers stranded
According to the publication, the seafarers have not disembarked at the port as they do not have the authorization of Colombia Migration and Port Health authorities.
Authorities support
The Panama Maritime Authority and the Panamanian Association of Naval Officers are making arrangements for the Colombian authorities to provide assistance with fuel, food, and water.
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Source: MENAFN
