In September 2019, a pull supply vessel sank in the center of the mainAtlantic Ocean The ‘Bourbon Rhode’ was taking a trip from the Canary Islands to Guyana in South America when it was struck by a disastrous storm: Lorenzo.

All however 3 of the seafarers onboard the Bourbon Rhode were eliminated. The just 3 survivors invested the following 3 days battling frantically permanently versus the tornado. In a small life boating, without any food, no water, as well as hardly any type of hope; these take on naval employees dealt with to stick on.

One of the survivors was Ukrainian seafarerYevgeniy Nikolov He was hurt as well as, naturally, could not encounter operating at sea once more after the shipwreck.

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Under his agreement, the shipowner stopped working to maintain the vessel seaworthy as well as risk-free to climate condition which might be anticipated in the mid-Atlantic With having no development by combating by himself, or perhaps with some attorneys that claimed they might aid, Yevgeniy looked to his union.

When the seafarer looked to the Marine Transport Workers’ Trade Union (MTWTU) of Ukraine, unexpectedly he saw development. Working with the MTWTU as well as its lawful companion, Sergeyevs’ Law Office, the unified group had the ability to compel the firm to pay Yevgeniy a significant quantity in payment. The cash he was owed.

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Since after that, Yevgeniy Nikolov has actually wished to share his exceptional tale with the globe.

Speaking to cadets of maritime colleges as well as fellow MTWTU seafarers, he claimed of the union:

“I can say for sure: I turned to the right place. You listened to me, looked into my problem and did everything to help. I am grateful for everything that has been done for me and my family and I will gladly share my experience with other seafarers.”

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MTWTU Chairman Oleg Grygoriuk described exactly how they had the ability to aid the hurt seafarer as well as win his insurance claim:

“We were quite radically minded discussing the strategy, given that the company kept ignoring open negotiations for one and a half years. However, it is noteworthy that the company acted quickly as soon as it found out that Yevgeniy’s interests were represented by the MTWTU,” claimed the MTWTU Chairman.

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“It’s no coincidence that when employers such as this hear that a seafarer has the backing of the ITF union family, and us, the only maritime ITF affiliate in Ukraine.”

“Our global solidarity implies a certain authority and reputation. This case shows why it pays to be with an ITF union,” claimed Oleg Grygoriuk.

Reference: itfseafarers.org