Working Conditions Aboard the Indiana-Jones-I

On August 3, 2026, the cargo ship 'Indiana Jones I' faced detention in Rijeka following the identification of 21 deficiencies, among which nine were classified as serious and provided substantial grounds for the vessel's hold-up. The violations included critical issues with life-saving appliances, such as rescue boats that were not ready for immediate use and lifeboats that lacked proper maintenance. Additional concerns arose regarding fire safety, with inoperative remote controls in machinery spaces and non-compliant fire doors within fire-resistant divisions. Furthermore, the crew demonstrated a lack of knowledge during mandatory fire drills, and the emergency fire pump and its associated piping were found to be inoperative. Notably, the vessel did not meet pollution prevention standards, as its performance was deemed insufficient and its sewage treatment plant failed to meet required specifications. The International Safety Management (ISM) certificate was also listed as non-compliant. After addressing these critical deficiencies, the 'Indiana Jones I' was released on August 14, resuming its journey towards Zarzis.

In the early hours of October 22, 2023, at 03:20 a.m., the cargo vessel 'Ernst Hagendorn' encountered severe storm conditions approximately 65 kilometers north of Terschelling, resulting in the loss of 60 packets of timber. The vessel was journeying from Gothenburg to Shoreham, with an estimated time of arrival set for October 24. In response to the incident, two rescue ships from Bakker, a salvage company based in Terschelling, mobilized to recover the drifted wood. Their operations were closely monitored by the Dutch Coastguard, who tracked the situation around 45 kilometers off the coast of Ameland. The ongoing salvage effort underscores the risks faced by maritime operations during adverse weather conditions.