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On December 21, 2023, the cargo vessel 'Alina' was detained in Karadeniz Eregli, facing a total of 38 deficiencies. Among these, 25 were classified as serious enough to justify the detention. Key issues included the inoperability of the International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate, damaged water-tight doors, and inadequate life-saving appliances like lifeboats that were not ready for use. A detailed inspection revealed multiple shortcomings in various categories. The vessel lacked required safety features, such as functioning gas instruments and appropriate electrical installations. Significant structural concerns were also identified, including corrosion of beams and cracks in the deck. Additional issues involved the emergency fire pump being inoperative and the crew's inadequate training for emergency fire drills. Navigation safety was compromised due to outdated charts and expired nautical publications. Despite the alarming deficiencies, the 'Alina' was released from detention on December 29, 2023, and subsequently sailed to Sulina, reaching its destination on December 30. Prior to this, the ship had another detention from March 19 to April 1, highlighting ongoing compliance issues. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) continues to monitor such cases to ensure maritime safety and environmental protection.