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The Malta-flagged vessel Svetlana has been released from detention after a three-week hold at Cardiff. Originally detained on October 12, 2023, the vessel was cleared for departure on October 31, 2023. The incident highlights ongoing maritime compliance issues within the region and follows the UK’s stricter enforcement measures on foreign-flagged vessels. For more details, visit http://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/205980/uk-detains-five-foreign-flagged-vessels-in-october-2016/

The Maltese-flagged vessel Svetlana has been under detention in Cardiff for almost three weeks due to multiple safety issues identified onboard. According to the Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA), the ship has been held since October 12, 2023. An MCA representative highlighted that the discovery of 11 significant deficiencies indicated a striking lack of adherence to the safety management protocols required by international standards. The issues cited are directly linked to the International Safety Management (ISM) Code, raising serious concerns about the implementation of safety measures aboard the Svetlana. The ship's operators have been invited to provide their insights regarding these alarming findings.

On March 8 at 10:50 p.m., the vessel 'Drechtborg' encountered an issue as it entered the locks of the Kiel Canal in Brunsbuettel. The ship's propeller became entangled in a rope, prompting the crew to take immediate action. Consequently, 'Drechtborg' was secured at the canal port of Brunsbuettel alongside the railway pilings for necessary repairs. After the rope was successfully removed from the propeller, the ship resumed its journey westbound through the Kiel Canal, departing at 4:45 a.m. on March 9.