Reviews & Ratings for the Agnes

The MV Agnes faced detention on November 18, 2025, at the port of Gemlik due to a staggering 37 reported deficiencies, of which 16 were categorized as serious safety hazards warranting immediate action. Key infractions included inadequate maintenance of life-saving appliances, with insufficient lifeboats and improperly stowed inflatable liferafts noted as major concerns. Furthermore, the vessel's structural integrity was questioned; several tank and deck conditions were deemed not compliant, with specific instances of damaging cracks reported. This also extended to emergency systems where the emergency generator was found to be inoperative, and steering instruments were malfunctioning. The situation was compounded by ineffective bilge pumping arrangements and a failing Ballast Water Management System, which posed environmental risks. Concerning the living conditions, the engine room cleanliness was noted as unsatisfactory, and the ship's navigation charts were found to be outdated. Additionally, the International Safety Management Certificate was not in order. After thorough inspections, the MV Agnes was released on November 20, 2025, and is now cleared for a journey to Yalova to undergo essential repairs. Authorities are expected to closely monitor the situation to ensure compliance and safety in the future.

The vessel M/V Agnes, flagged under Tanzania, has been officially denied access to the Paris Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) region following a detention at the Port of Azov, Russia, on January 15, 2019. This incident marks the vessel's third detention within the Paris MoU region in the last 36 months, prompting severe repercussions. According to the Paris MoU provisions and Article 16 of EU Council Directive 2009/16/EC, ships on the black list are restricted from accessing ports and anchorages in the MoU region, save for those in their flag state. The refusal of access will take effect immediately upon the vessel's departure from the current port, imposing a three-month period during which M/V Agnes will be prohibited from entering any other ports within the Paris MoU area. For further details, you can visit the official Paris MoU website.