The Cargo Ship Captain Adam 1 is currently anchored at Djibouti port for more than 70 days after it was falsely accused of damaging coral reefs and polluting the sea, as said by the vessel’s legal owner and Atlantis Marine S.A general manager Captain Mostafa Abdullah Alaal.
The Tanzanian flagged ship was imposed a fine of 3 Million Dollar, three times more the price of the vessel.
Captain Abdullah appealing to To Human Rights Watch, Transparency International, Freedom House, and all concerned international bodies, urges international intervention and independent investigation.
“I am Captain Mostafa Abdullah Alaal, General Manager of ATLANTIS MARINE S.A and legal owner of the vessel Captain Adam 1 (IMO 8914087). I write to you today to expose a pattern of systematic abuse, extortion, and falsification committed by the Harbor Master of Djibouti Port, Mr. Mohamed Moussa Abbar, under the cover of legal authority.
Summary of Violations:
– My vessel Captain Adam 1 was falsely accused of damaging coral reefs and later of polluting the sea—charges unsupported by any credible evidence.
– The imposed fine was $3,706,020, exceeding the vessel’s value threefold, with no technical report, no video, and no photographic proof.
– Mr. Abbar reused images from unrelated incidents involving other ships, confirmed as falsified by independent experts.
– The same tactics were applied to other vessels, including RD 1 and JIZHE3, with identical accusations and unjust detentions.
– These actions are part of a systematic extortion scheme, exploiting maritime law to extract massive settlements from foreign shipowners.
Why This Matters:
This is not an isolated incident. It reflects a broader pattern of corruption and abuse of power within Djibouti’s port system, where legal frameworks are weaponized to serve financial interests. Such practices violate international maritime standards and human rights, and they threaten the safety and integrity of global trade.
I respectfully urge your organizations to:
– Investigate and document these abuses.
– Include this case in your annual reports on corruption, maritime injustice, and human rights violations.
– Raise awareness among international maritime stakeholders and legal bodies.
A Personal Note:
I do not seek revenge—I seek justice.
I believe Djibouti deserves institutions that reflect its strategic importance, not ones that exploit it.
I am ready to provide full documentation, including certificates, images, and legal correspondence, to any organization willing to investigate or support this cause.
Let this be a moment where silence ends, and accountability begins.
Sincerely,Â
Captain Mostafa Abdullah AlaalÂ
General Manager – ATLANTIS MARINE S.AÂ
shipmanagement@yahoo.com