Stowaway Apr 2026

A stowaway incident report is a critical official document used by ship masters to notify authorities, company owners, and P&I Clubs about unauthorized persons found on board. Standard reports typically follow guidelines set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) , specifically Resolution FAL.13(42) .

Relevant Port Authorities / Flag State / Shipowner / P&I Club From: Master of [Vessel Name] Date of Report: [DD/MM/YYYY] 1. Vessel Information Vessel Name/IMO Number: [e.g., MV Blue Horizon / 1234567] Flag State: [e.g., Panama] Current Position: [Latitude/Longitude at time of discovery] Last Port of Call: [Name and Departure Date/Time] Next Port of Call: [Name and ETA] 2. Incident Details Date/Time of Discovery: [Time and Date stowaway was found] Stowaway

[Where the stowaway claims to have boarded] A stowaway incident report is a critical official

[General physical and mental health; record any injuries or immediate medical needs] 4. Actions Taken by Crew Vessel Information Vessel Name/IMO Number: [e