I think lack of basic supplies, and wages, now isn't really remedied by getting a share of monies from a sale at some point in the far future.

1: "I need water"

2: "Don't worry, next year you'll (probably) have enough money to buy some"

Surely there are international agreements with remedies for such situations? When do the coastguard step in and save the crew from dehydration/starvation?