(With video) The Newlead Granadina ran into engine problems and is currently stuck in Baltimore. Without visas the crew cannot leave the ship and with the company is financial problems, they are stuck indefinitely.

This shows seafarer abandonment remains a serious problem. In this case, the crew is stuck on board without water or food and are now dependent on local goodwill and international organisations to help them.

Watch the video by ABC 2 News below.