Reviews & Ratings for the Admiral-Danial

On October 13, 2025, the 'Admiral Danial' faced detention in Venice due to a staggering 25 deficiencies, 15 of which were deemed serious enough to warrant immediate action. Key issues identified included an inadequate minimum safe manning document and an expired seafarers' employment agreement. Additional deficiencies involved substandard garbage handling practices, missing immersion suits, and blocked means of escape, all posing significant safety threats. Further examination revealed critical shortcomings in fire safety equipment, including non-compliant fire doors and inoperative fixed fire extinguishing systems. Emergency systems were also found lacking, with a non-functional emergency generator and an illegible muster list. Following comprehensive inspections and rectification of the noted deficiencies, the vessel was cleared for departure and resumed its journey to Porto Marghera on October 24. The incident underscores the importance of maintaining rigorous safety standards in maritime operations to ensure the safety of crew, vessel, and environmental protection.

On July 28, 2012, while navigating the Kiel Canal from Hamburg, the vessel 'Conger', IMO 9122227, experienced a sudden loss of steering power in the late afternoon. This mechanical failure caused the ship to veer off course and collide with the embankment at Breiholz as it sailed eastbound. After being successfully refloated, the 'Conger' was safely escorted by tugboats to Kiel, where it docked at Voith Quay for necessary inspections and repairs at approximately 4:20 a.m. on July 29. Following the completion of repairs, the ship resumed its journey to Södertälje around midnight on July 30. For further details, you can view the German report and accompanying photo here: http://www.thb.info/news/single-view/id/steuerung-ausgefallen.html.