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The "Vulin" was detained on Aug 4, 2025, in Seaham with 21 deficiencies, one of which being regarded as serious and ground for a detention: 1) ISM - Ism certificate Not as required The vessel was released again on Aug 12 and left the port again en route to Ghent, where it arrived on Aug 20. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591

The 'Zwerver 3', which was en route to Antwerp with an industrial structure, was forced to divert to the port of Los Mármoles (Arrecife) on Aug 9, 2025. The crew of the tug had discovered that 49 stowaways had hidden in the structure. The ship had departed Dakar ten days ago. On the morning of Aug 8, the crew contacted the port of Arrecife to request permission to moor. The port authorities requested the ship to deposit a bail of one million euros, because maritime law stipulates that the shipowner is responsible for the maintenance, housing, and return journey of stowaways traveling clandestinely. The ship had to wait for several hours off the coast, awaiting permission from the maritime authorities to enter the port. The port of Los Mármoles ultimately permitted the stowaways to arrive for humanitarian reasons. The 'Zwerver 3' left the port again on Aug 12 with an ETA at the port of destination as of Aug 30.

The 'G Spring' was detained again on Aug 12 in Jiaxing with five deficiencies, two of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Fire safety - Fire detection and alarm system Inoperative 2) Fire safety - Fire doors/openings in fire resisting division Not as required The vessel was released again on Aug 14 and proceeded to Singapore with an ETA as of Aug 23. The last detention was on April 18 in Jiangyin with five deficiencies for three days. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591

Brodosplit will act in accordance with the decision of the competent authorities and take all necessary measures, including disembarking the vessel. However, that the vessel's departure is the sole responsibility of the owner. The vessel's owner is the sole entity with the right and obligation to make the decision regarding sailing. Brodosplit does not own the vessel and has no legal authority to disembark or transport the vessel independently. Only the vessel's owner can obtain the necessary permits and arrange crew and mooring. Brodosplit is solely a repair port and service provider. Brodosplit can provide technical conditions, but cannot order or conduct sailing without the owner's order. The Ministry ordered the vessel to leave the area within 7 days. The responsibility for complying with the Ministry's instructions lies with the shipowner. Med Fuel confirmed that on receipt of the stop work order on Aug 11, all construction activity was suspended. The owner is now solely focused on securing a safe tow to get the 'Moby Drea' out of Croatia, and the ministry has granted it an additional 15 days to complete the task. Split's port authority is assigned to oversee compliance.

On Aug 19, the Spirit of Adventure' requested the medical evacuation of a wheelchair-bound passenger, by sea, while sailing four nautical miles southeast of Mahón. The CCS Palma of Salvamento Marítimo mobilized the SAR boat 'Salvamar Antares', which took the patient off and took him to Mahón, where he was to be transferred to a clinic.