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Detention in Naples
The Italian Coast Guard has detained the 'Tanais Dream' after the arrival in Naples on Sep 22, 2025, en route from Las Palmas, carrying a load of cereal. A port state inspection revealed a long list of concerns with issues ranging from hygiene in the crew cabins and public of the vessel. the presence of insects in the galley, provision areas, and mess. In addition, the cook did not to have had the required certifications. The Coast Guard also raised concerns that the vessel did not have sufficient provisions aboard for the next voyage. In the mechanical areas of the ship, there were issues with the heating and ventilation for the crew cabins. There were also leaks in the engine room, coming from the main engine and the generators. The vessel has an all-Russian crew. After arriving in port, the Coast Guard started a standard port state inspection, which developed into a long and complex activity, as serious irregularities were identified. The owners and operators of the vessel have been instructed to correct the deficiencies. Under the orders of the commander of the port of Naples and the regional maritime director, the Coast Guard will conduct a future inspection. Only when the issues have been remedied, will they authorize the vessel to sail. The vessel has also been ordered to pay a €4,000 administrative fee. There may also be a charge additional fees related to the detention administration. The ship has had a spotty track record with previous inspections. While it appears to be the first detention order, deficiencies have been cited in some inspections going back more than a decade. In 2024, the Turkish authorities cited the ship for 16 deficiencies, including multiple issues with working conditions as well as documentation issues. The 'Tanais Dream' remained stationary in Naples as of Sep 26.
Engine failure in Istanbul Strait
The "Tanais Dream", en route from Iskenderun to Novorossiysk, suffered an engine failure during the transit of the Istanbul Strait at Kanlica point in position 041 09 21 N, 029 03 04 E, on Au 17, 2019, at 2 p.m. As the ship was drifting dangerously towards the shore, a Coastal Safety tug attended in order to provide assistance. The vessel was shifted to the Buyukdere anchorage, and an investigation file has been placed by the Harbour Master. The vessel was imposed a fine due to breach of strait safe passage regulation.
Ferry collied with bulk carrier in the Strait of Istanbul
A passenger-car ferry collided with a bulk carrier in Istanbul Strait last evening (Dec. 17) injuring one passenger and risking the lives of hundreds of others. M/F Sultanahmet, a 73-meters long ro-ro passenger vessel which makes local voyages, collided with a 168-meters long, Belize flag bulk carrier, which was on the way from Novorossiysk, Russia to Castellon, Spain. Both ships were slightly damaged after the accident, one passenger injured on the ferry, but many others were put under risk as the accident could be disastrous. SeaNews found out that Belize flag vessel was passin the Strait without using the service of a qualified pilot, despite the strong recommendations by the International Maritime Organization and by the Turkish Government.
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