The AS Dream fleet, operating under the Tanzanian flag, sank in an incident off the coast of Cyprus. This ship, registered in the ILO/IMO abandonment database, has been recognized as an unresolved case since September 2025 in Ashdod, Israel. In this incident, all 10 crew members were rescued and safely transferred to shore.
Details of the Sinking Incident
The AS Dream fleet was underway with 10 crew members when it sank while passing the coast of Cyprus. The cargo ship MSC Hannah III, which was nearby, rescued all 10 crew members and transferred them to a Cypriot police boat named Pentadaktylos. After being brought to shore in Limassol, medical staff confirmed that the crew members were in good health.
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Background and Legal Status
The AS Dream ship is recognized in the ILO/IMO abandonment database as an unresolved case related to the complaint of eight seafarers regarding four months of unpaid wages and lack of fuel and supplies. This case began in September 2025 in Ashdod, Israel. While three Indian crew members returned to their country afterward and received their wages, the case remains officially unresolved. In September 2026, the Tanzanian Maritime Administration announced that it is receiving updated status from the International Transport Workers' Federation.
Cypriot authorities have yet to clarify whether any of the 10 rescued crew members were involved in the previous abandonment case. Additionally, the cause of the sinking incident has not yet been disclosed.
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