What Crew Members Say About Icelandicahav

On July 29, 2026, the vessel 'Icelandica Hav' faced a significant setback when it was detained at Grove Wharf, due to a staggering total of 32 deficiencies identified during an inspection. Seven of these deficiencies were classified as serious, warranting the detention of the ship. The issues included critical failures in life-saving equipment, such as damaged rescue boats, and severe structural concerns like cracking in the bulkheads. Additionally, the oil filtering equipment did not meet regulatory standards, alongside improper retention of oil on board. Other alarming findings included corroded windows, sidescuttles, and deadlights, as well as inadequate fire safety practices stemming from a lack of crew familiarization. Moreover, the vessel was found to be non-compliant with ISM standards due to issues with its certificate. After a thorough resolution of these deficiencies, 'Icelandica Hav' was released on August 14 and subsequently set sail for Rouen, reaching its destination on August 17.

The Icelandica Hav, an IMO number 8128884, faced a four-day detention at Aberdeen Harbour following the unfortunate death of a Russian crew member. The incident prompted an inspection by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency after the vessel was redirected to Aberdeen in light of the tragedy. From June 4 to June 12, the ship was held as authorities discovered multiple deficiencies, particularly issues related to the monitoring of atmospheric conditions within the ship's hold. Reports indicate that the Russian sailor succumbed to hazardous fumes while on board, underscoring critical safety concerns in maritime operations.