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Name check*******************************VESSEL       "HANA H"Flag            BarbadosReg            BridgetownBuilt    ...
06/06/2026

Name check
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VESSEL "HANA H"
Flag Barbados
Reg Bridgetown
Built 1998 Union Naval de Levante S.A., Valencia
Bt 5638
Imo 9143855
PSC June 5, 2026: Civitavecchia, Italy 9 deficiencies.

HISTORY

98-23 "Oued Ziz"
23-26 "Hana H"

Owned by Hydar Shipping, Egypt.

CURRENTLY

March 26, 2026: The "HANA H" was renamed "BARAKA" and transferred to the flag of Belize.

Copyright via Berge og Vegstein Skipsfoto, Sandnes/Norway.

MS BARAKA here as OUED ZIZ outbound from Rotterdam, May 26, 2008.

Turkish freighter detained in Turkiye*******************************************VESSEL          "BJ EXPRESS III"Flag    ...
03/06/2026

Turkish freighter detained in Turkiye
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VESSEL "BJ EXPRESS III"
Flag Panama
Reg Panama
Built 1998 Hitachi Singapore
Bt 14118
Imo 9164794

HISTORY

98-10 "Clipper Stanford"
10-23 "South River"
23-25 "UMS Arcturus"
25- "BJ Express III"

Owned by BJ Marine Transport Ltd, Turkiye

CURRENTLY

May 24, 2026 Detained in Tuzla, Turkiye with 16 deficiencies - 8 seriously

1) Certificate & Doc
- Stability information booklet
Not as required

2) Water/Weathertight
- Freeboard marks
Not as required

3) Emergency system
- Emergency lightnings, batteries and switches
Damaged

4) Emergency system
- Emergency lightings, batteries and switches
Inoperative

5) Fire safety
- Fire doors/openings in fire resisting division
Missing

6) Fire safety
- Fire dampers
Inoperative

7) Fire safety
- Fire detection and alarm system
Not as required

8)) Life saving appliances
- Stowage and provision of liferafts
HRU, impror fitted.

The vessel was released Jun 2 (10 days) and sailed for Alexandria, Egypt.

Copyright Vegstein Skipsfoto, Sandnes/Norway.

MS BJ EXPRESS III here as CLIPPER STANFORD in Port of Stavanger, Norway. Oct 13, 2010.

Albanian freighter detained again, now in Romania**************************************************************VESSEL   ...
02/06/2026

Albanian freighter detained again, now in Romania
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VESSEL "NS PRIDE"
Flag Gambia
Reg Banjul
Built 1988 Sietas Schiffswerft, J J , Germany (967)
Bt 2749
Imo 8815293

HISTORY

88-97 "Angela Jurgens"
97-98 "Inishowen"
98-02 "Gera"
02-03 "Arfell"
03-03 "Gera"
03-06 "Vera"
06-08 "Marti Pride"
08-11 "Princess Sira"
11-14 "Montaser M"
14-14 "Taknis"
14-18 "Amazigh S1"
18- "NS Pride"

Owned by NS Pride Shipholding, Tirane, Albania

CURRENTLY

May 20, 2026 Detained in Constanta, Romania with 26 deficiencies - 12 seriously

1) Certificate & Doc
- Endorsement by flagstate
Missing

2) Certificate & Doc
- Minimum safe manning doc
Not as required

3) Certificate & Doc
- Manning specified by the minimum safe manning doc
Not as required

4) Emergency system
- Fire drills
Lack of training

5) Water/Weathertight
- Windows, sidescuttles and deadlights
Damaged

6) Fire safety
- Fire doors/openings in fire resisting division
Not as required

7) Fire safety
- Division, decks, bulkheads and penetrations
Not as required

8)) Safety of navigation
- Charts
Not updated

9) Labour conditions
- Electrical
Unsafe

10) Labour conditions
- Medical equipment, chest and guide
Expired

11) Certificate & Doc
- Shipboard working arrangements
Not as required

12) ISM
- Ism certificate
Not as required

The vessel was released June 2 (14 days) and sailed for Burgas, Bulgaria

LAST DETENTION
Jan 5, 2026: Burgas, Bulgaria 12 deficiencies - 3 days.

Copyright via Berge og Vegstein Skipsfoto, Sandnes/Norway.

MS NS PRIDE here as VERA outbound from Rotterdam, Netherlands May 21, 2005.

Turkish freighter detained in Italy**************************************VESSEL      "SVR MERCURY"Flag           Liberia...
02/06/2026

Turkish freighter detained in Italy
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VESSEL "SVR MERCURY"
Flag Liberia
Reg Monrovia
Built 1990 Ferus Smit Bv, Scheepswerf - Foxhol
Bt 2371
Imo 8822600

HISTORY

90-21 "Magdalena"
21-22 "MN Pride"
22- "SVR Mercury"

Owned by Suvari Gemi Kiralama, Turkiye

CURRENTLY

May 26, 2026: Detained in Vasto, Italy with 13 deficiencies - 7 seriously

1) Certificate & Doc
- Certificate for Master and officers
Not as required

2) Emergency system
- Fire drills
Lack of knowledge

3) Emergency system
- Emergency steering position com /compass reading
Inoperative

4) Labour conditions
- Cold room, cleanliness and temperature
Not as required

5) Labour conditions
- Sleeping room, additional spaces
Not as required

6) Labour conditions
- Heating, air conditioning and ventilation
Not as required

7) ISM
- Ism certificate
Not as required

The vessel was released May 29 (4 days) and sailed for Ravenna, Italy.

Copyright via Berge og Vegstein Skipsfoto, Sandnes/Norway.

MS SVR MERCURY here as MAGDALENA in the KielCanal, Sep 10, 2016.

Greek tanker detained in Canada********************************************VESSEL       "HURON"Flag           Marshall I...
02/06/2026

Greek tanker detained in Canada
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VESSEL "HURON"
Flag Marshall Islands
Reg Majuro
Built 2010 Gisan Shipyard, Istanbul
Bt 12890
Imo 9457878

HISTORY

10-24 "Ruby T"
24-25 "Jay I"
25- "Huron"

Owned by Interuinty Management Corp, Greece

CURRENTLY

May 27, 2026 Detained in Trois Rivieres (Three Rivers) Canada with 14 deficiencies - 3 seriously

1) Fire safety
- Fire doors/openings in fire resisting division
Not as required

2) Pollution Prevention
- Control of discharge
Not as required

3) ISM
- Ism certificate
Not as required

The vessel was released May 30 (4 days) and sailed for Montreal, Canada.

Copyright Vegstein Skipsfoto, Sandnes/Norway.

MS HURON here as RUBY T in Bosporos, May 29, 2012.

Dutch freighter detained in UK****************************************VESSEL            "VALERIE"Flag                 Ne...
02/06/2026

Dutch freighter detained in UK
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VESSEL "VALERIE"
Flag Netherlands
Reg Groningen
Built 2012 Chowgule Shipyard
Bt 2984
Imo 9374739

HISTORY

12-15 "Espace"
15- "Valerie"

Owned by Navigia Shipmanagement, Netherlands.

CURRENTLY

Apr 27, 2026: Detained in Ipswich, UK with 23 deficiencies - 4 seriously

1)Alarms
- Emergency signal
Inoperative

2) Fire safety
- Fire prevention structural integrity
Not as required

3) Fire safety
- Fire detection and alarm system
Inoperative

4) ISM
- Ism certificate
Not as required

The vessel was released May 7, (11 days) and sailed for Rouen, France.

Copyright: Vegstein Skipsfoto ,Sandnes/Norway.

MS VALERIE in Port of Stavanger, Norway May 19, 2026.

Lebanese freighter detained in Italy******************************************VESSEL         "BRAVE KNIGHT"Flag         ...
31/05/2026

Lebanese freighter detained in Italy
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VESSEL "BRAVE KNIGHT"
Flag Lebanon
Reg Beirut
Built 1972 Estaleiros Navais de Viana do Castelo, S.A
Bt 4255
Imo 7129336

HISTORY

72-72 "Imela Fisser"
72-82 "Boca Tabla"
82-86 "Tabla"
86-13 "Okapi"
13- "Brave Knight"

Owned by Alacia Maritime Ltd, Lebanon

CURRENTLY

May 19, 2026: Detained in Trieste, Italy with 27 deficiencies - 12 seriously

1) Certificate & Doc
- Certificate for rating able seafarer deck/engine and electro technical
Invalid

2) Safety of navigation
- Charts
Not updated

3) Safety of navigation
- BNWAS
Inoperative

4) Safety of navigation
- Signalling lamp
Inoperative

5) Life saving appliances
- Immersion suits
Not as required

6) Labour conditions
- Sanitary facilities
Not as required

7) Labour conditions
- Galley, handlingroom (maintenance)
Not as required

8)) Labour conditions
- Heating, air conditioning and ventilation
Inoperative

9) Labour conditions
- Cleanliness of engine room
Not as required

10) Fire safety
- Ready availability of fire fighting equipment
Not properly stowed

11) Fire safety
- Evaluation of crew performance
Lack of training

12) ISM
- Ism certificate
Not as required

The vessel was released May 27 (9 days) and anchored outside port of Trieste.

Copyright Vegstein Skipsfoto, Sandnes/Norway.

MS BRAVE KNIGHT here as OKAPI in Bosporus, Jun 2, 2012.

Egyptian freighter detained in Turkiye*********************************************VESSEL     "SIDRA HALIMA"Flag        ...
26/05/2026

Egyptian freighter detained in Turkiye
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VESSEL "SIDRA HALIMA"
Flag Panama
Reg Panama
Built 1997 Elbewerft Boizenburg Gmbh, Germany
Bt 3999
Imo 9121869

HISTORY

97-04 "Katharina B"
04-09 "HMS Portugal"
09-19 "Katharina B"
19-21 "Asmar"
21- "Sidra Halima"

Owned by Sidra Line, Egypt

CURRENTLY

May 13, 2026: Detained in Ambarli, Turkiye with 41 deficiencies - 9 seriously

1) Certificate & Doc
- Energy Efficiency Design Index File
Invalid

2) Alarms
- Steering gear alarm
Inoperative

3) Alarms
- Machinery controls alarm
Inoperative

4) Alarms
- UMS Alarm
Inoperative

5) Pollution Prevention
- Ballast Water Management System
Malfunctioning

6) Propulsion and auxiliary machinery
- Auxiliary machinery
Not as required

7) Structural conditions
- Stability/strength/loading information and instruments
Insufficient

8)) Fire safety
- Fire detection and alarm system
Inoperative

9) Safety of navigation
- Speed and distance indicator
Missing

The vessel was released May 24 (12 days) and sailed for Sulina, Romania.

Copyright Vegstein Skipsfoto, Sandnes/Norway.

MS SIDRA HALIMA here as KATHARINA B outbound from Rotterdam, Netherlands Jun 17, 2000

Turkish freighter detained in Italy****************************************VESSEL          "SNOW"Flag               Pana...
26/05/2026

Turkish freighter detained in Italy
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VESSEL "SNOW"
Flag Panama
Reg Panama
Built 1994 Pattje Waterhuizen,
Bt 2901
Imo 9100164

HISTORY

94-99 "Leknes"
99-02 "Wilke"
02-05 "Wani Wilke" (Wani Shipping, Norway)
05-10 "Wilke"
10-15 "H Sariahmetoglu"
15-20 "Nurs"
20- "Snow"

Owned by Feyz Group, Istanbul. Turkiye.

CURRENTLY

May 12, 2026: Detained in Livorno, Italy with 17 deficiencies - 11 seriously

1) Certificate & Doc
- International Air Pollution Certificate
Invalid

2) Certificate & Doc
- International Oil Pollution Prevention
Invalid

3) Certificate & Doc
- Cargo Ship Safety Equipment
Invalid

4) Certificate & Doc
- Cargo Ship Safety Construction
Invalid

5) Certificate & Doc
- Cargo Ship Safety Radio
Invalid

6) Certificate & Doc
- Load Lines
Invalid

7) Fire safety
- Fire doors/openings in fire resisting division
Not as required

8)) Fire safety
- Fire dampers
Not as required

9) Safety of navigation
- Nautical publications
Not updated

10) Labour conditions
- Sanitary facilities
Not properly maintained

11) ISM
- Ism certificate
Not as required

The vessel was released May 23 (12 days) and sailed for Haifa, Israel.

Copyright Vegstein Skipsfoto, Sandnes/Norway.

MS SNOW here as H SARIAHMETOGLU in Bosporus, May 30, 2012.

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