Anastasios Nakis, 22, from the 56,975-dwt Ingrid C (built 2009), disappeared from the vessel on 12 April.

The ship was en route from Shanghai to Mexico’s Manzalino port with a crew of 24, four of which were Greeks and the rest Filipinos.

In a public letter, Nakis’ sister dismisses rumours that her brother committed suicide.

She wrote: “My family and I cannot accept that claim.

“My