When you hear the phrase "ghost ship," what comes to mind? Perhaps a waterlogged galleon, floating through an eerie mist and crewed by a host of skeletal pirates? While there are certainly plenty of ...

YANGON, Myanmar -- An abandoned "ghost ship" that ran aground off the coast of Myanmar broke free from a tugboat during bad weather, according to investigators. The freighter, Sam Ratulangi PB 1600, ...

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

Abandoned ships at sea have emerged as a serious maritime industry crisis, creating both navigational hazards and humanitarian concerns. Over recent years, hundreds of vessels have been left to drift ...

This combination of undated photos provided by the International Transport Workers’ Federation shows conditions on board the Sister 12, a cargo ship whose workers say they haven't been paid in more ...

This combination of undated photos provided by the International Transport Workers’ Federation shows conditions on board the Sister 12, a cargo ship whose workers say they haven't been paid in more ...

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. Meldrum ...