Manas Kumar
Manas Kumar is an Indian chief officer who has been stranded on the abandoned Anka cargo vessel in Ukrainian waters since April 2024. He was part of a crew transporting goods when the vessel was raided by Ukrainian officials, who alleged it was associated with Russia's 'shadow' fleet. Despite being informed that they were free to leave, Kumar and his crew remain on board, facing the dilemma of abandoning their salaries, which collectively amount to over $100,000.
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Manas Kumar has been abandoned on a cargo ship in Ukrainian waters since April.
"Nos vimos forzados a romper y quemar la madera del barco para cocinar": por qué miles de marineros son abandonados cada año en sus buques
Venezuela· 2025-08-25
Manas Kumar has been abandoned on a cargo ship in Ukrainian waters since April.
“Nos vimos forzados a romper y quemar la madera del barco para cocinar”: por qué miles de marineros son abandonados cada año en sus buques
Panama· 2025-08-24
Manas Kumar has been abandoned on a cargo ship in Ukrainian waters since April.
"Nos vimos forzados a romper y quemar la madera del barco para cocinar": por qué miles de marineros son abandonados cada año en sus buques
Bolivia· 2025-08-24Manas Kumar has been abandoned on a cargo ship in Ukrainian waters since April.
Why India tops the list of abandoned sailors
United Kingdom· 2025-08-19