Discover the Fjord: Ratings & Maritime News

On September 1, 2026, the vessel 'Fjord' faced detention in Saint Malo after inspectors identified a total of 17 deficiencies, with six considered severe enough to warrant immediate action. The issues included an incomplete fire safety operational booklet, inadequate knowledge and training for fire drills, a non-functioning public address system, inoperative navigation lights, and a failure to meet standards for fixed fire extinguishing installations. Following corrective measures, the 'Fjord' was released on September 14 and is now en route to Rotterdam, expected to arrive by September 16.

On December 21, 2014, water police in Stralsund conducted an inspection of the vessel 'Paramar' and discovered significant violations regarding its wastewater management system. The investigation revealed that the ship's wastewater treatment plant had been operating without the necessary disinfection process. Authorities found that the container intended for disinfectant was completely dry and had deteriorated. It was confirmed that untreated wastewater had been released into the Baltic Sea. Preliminary reports indicated that 'Gamazyme BTC' was purportedly used as the disinfectant. Further examination showed that chlorine levels had not been monitored or replenished since December 8. In response to these violations, the Stralsund prosecutor mandated a security deposit of 800 Euros.

On December 5, 2011, at approximately 9:30 PM, Brunsbüttel police conducted an inspection at the northern small lock of the Kiel Canal. During their examination, they discovered that the vessel 'Paramar' was overloaded, exceeding the allowable draught by roughly 50 tons. To rectify the situation, the crew pumped out ballast water to lower the draught to permissible levels. Following the incident, the Russian captain was fined €700 for safety violations before the ship was cleared to continue its journey to Brake.