What Crew Members Say About Gottlieb

On September 11, 2026, the 'Gottlieb' faced scrutiny after a pilot reported issues with its steering system. This triggered a thorough port state control inspection while docked in Brake, marshaled by a specialist from the Ship Safety Division of Hamburg's liability insurance association, BG Verkehr. During this evaluation, it was uncovered that three auxiliary diesel engines had been installed without proper documentation—an alarming oversight given their absence in the ship's certificates and technical records. Further inspections, involving agents from the Brake Water Police, revealed significant non-compliance with nitrogen oxide emissions standards, violating the Marine Environmental Conduct Ordinance. This breach prompted the Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH) in Hamburg to impose a hefty security deposit of 40,000 Euros, with both the captain and chief engineer facing personal liabilities of 20,000 Euros each. Investigations led by the Brake Water Police also unveiled deplorable onboard conditions, including mold-infested showers and toilets, poor living conditions for the crew, and inadequate waste management practices. Overall, the state of the vessel was found to be alarmingly subpar. As a result of these findings, BG Verkehr has barred the 'Gottlieb' from sailing. The ship, which had arrived from Ceuta on September 8, was towed to Bremerhaven's connecting harbor on September 15 around midday, under the watchful assistance of tugs.

On November 5, 2016, tragedy struck in Burgas when a dock worker lost her life in a horrifying accident aboard the cargo ship 'Santana.' The 44-year-old individual suffered a fatal fall while descending into the vessel's cargo hold as unloading operations for metal blanks were underway at berth 22. Immediate action was taken by emergency response teams, who provided first aid before transporting her to the ambulance. Sadly, she succumbed to her injuries while en route to the hospital. Preliminary investigations have indicated that safety protocols regarding cargo handling were not adhered to during the discharging process. Despite the disruption caused by this incident, cargo operations on the 'Santana' resumed shortly after. The ship, identified by IMO number 9442493, departed the Port of Burgas, destined for Mariupol on November 6.