More ships than ever are being abandoned around the world by their owners, according to the United Nations’ labor and ...

AP investigative reporter Helen Wieffering built on her previous reporting experience to tell the story of a seafarer stranded on an abandoned ship, part ...

More ships than ever are being abandoned around the world, according to the United Nations’ labor and maritime organizations, leaving thousands of workers stuck on board without pay or the means ...

Governments and organizations like Meldrum’s can report abandoned ships to the U.N., which verifies the basic facts and petitions the owner and relevant authorities to find a resolution.