By Joshua Yousouph
The Merchant Seafarers Association of Nigeria (MESAN) has appealed to the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) to intervene in the non-payment of salaries of Captain William Ogunsakin and other crew members of MT ADEBOMI.
The plea was contained in a letter addressed to the Director General of NIMASA and signed by the Admin of the association; Mr S’Schweizer George, and which was made available to our correspondent.
In the letter dated September 21, 2022, the association noted that information gathered from ‘a reliable source’ show that the concerned ship has been put up for sale. The association also stated that informing that it has filed a court to halt the sale.
MESAN however called on NIMASA as the regulatory agency to intervene in the issues and desist from clearing MT ADEBOMI for sale.
The Letter read in part: “Pursuant to our letter of May 27, 2020 with the above subject matter clearly highlighted as regard Captain William Rotimi Ogunsakin and the crew of MT ADEBOMI unpaid salaries.
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“It’s imperative to notify you that the matter is already in court and the concerned ship is put up for sale according to information reaching from an impeccable source”.
“However, while we sit aloof to watch out for the next line of action, it is trite law to send a note of warning to them, reminding them of the implication of their action.
“We are confident in your ability not to clear MT ADEBOMI for sale, as we are beckoning on you to use your good office to expedite action at the earliest possible time”, the association pleaded.
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