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The bitter choice for Indonesian sailors abandoned off Africa

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Agence France-PresseFebruary 9, 2026 at 06:03 AM
The bitter choice for Indonesian sailors abandoned off Africa
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Indonesian sailor Surono and his crewmates are stranded on the Novo Ruivo fishing boat in Cabo Verde, West Africa, after being abandoned by the shipowner. The crew, who were hired to work on the Portuguese-flagged tuna longliner, have not been paid for almost a year. They face a difficult choice: return home to Indonesia without their earned wages, leaving their families in financial hardship, or remain on the docked vessel in hopes of receiving their due compensation. This case highlights a growing problem of shipowners abandoning migrant workers, leaving them stranded and unpaid. Surono traveled to Namibia in March 2023 to begin his work as an engine technician.

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Key Player Opposition Context
Portugal 40% Namibia 50% Novo Ruivo ×270% Cabo Verde (Cape Verde) 70% West Africa 70% Indonesia ×280% Surono ×390%

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abandoned sailors 90% unpaid wages 80% fishing boat 70% migrant workers 60% shipowners 50% indonesia 50% cabo verde 50% novo ruivo 40%

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