The Angela: Crew Feedback and Vessel Data

On March 16, 2026, the cargo ship 'Angela' faced detention in Bandirma, Turkiye due to a series of critical deficiencies. The vessel was found to have ten deficiencies, five of which were deemed severe enough to warrant immediate detention. These included issues with life-saving appliances, such as broken launching arrangements for rescue boats and unserviceable rescue boats. Additionally, the ship's water and weather-tight installations, including railings, gangways, and safe passageways, showed signs of damage. Significant hull damage was also identified, impairing the ship's seaworthiness, along with non-operational lights, shapes, and sound signals essential for safe navigation. After a week of remediation, the 'Angela' was released on March 23, 2026, and granted permission for a single voyage to Yalova to undergo permanent repairs. This latest incident follows a previous detention on November 3, 2025, in Karadeniz Eregli, where the vessel was found with 27 deficiencies over a span of three days.

On November 3, 2025, the vessel "Angela" was detained in Karadeniz Eregli after inspections revealed 27 deficiencies, with 22 of these classified as serious enough to warrant the detention. Some of the critical issues identified included: 1. Log-books and compulsory entries not maintained as required. 2. Expired nautical publications affecting safety of navigation. 3. Inoperative signalling lamp. 4. Structural damages to beams, frames, and floors not meeting standards. 5. Corrosion found on decks. 6. Non-compliance of wheelhouse doors and windows. 7. Towing and mooring equipment failed to meet safety regulations. 8. Deficiencies noted in pollution prevention measures under Marpol Annex I. 9. Inadequate marking and labeling for pollution prevention. 10. Inoperative fire pump and its associated piping. 11. Fire ventilation systems found inoperative. 12. Non-compliance with inflatable liferaft regulations. 13. Freeboard marks not compliant. 14. Dangerous goods instrumentation not meeting safety standards. 15. General safety issues across multiple categories. 16. Inadequate ventilation in working spaces. 17. Insufficient lighting in working areas. 18. Electrical systems deemed unsafe. 19. Maintenance tasks in galley and handling room not performed satisfactorily. 20. Potential hazards in terms of obstructions causing slipping or other risks. 21. Improperly located messroom. The vessel was subsequently released from detention on November 5 and left the port for Sulina, where it anchored on November 7.

On June 19, 2018, the bulk carrier NS Angela encountered a technical failure while navigating through the Istanbul Strait on its journey from Larnaca to Tekirdag. At approximately 11 a.m., the vessel was forced to anchor at Karanlik Liman anchorage after the Strait authority temporarily revoked its passage permission. Following on-site repairs conducted by the crew, NS Angela successfully resumed its voyage and docked at the port of Tekirdag by midnight on June 20.

On October 12, 2015, the freighter 'Angela', which had departed Castellon without cargo, encountered severe engine failure approximately 170 miles off the coast of Sicily. The precarious situation escalated when the 55-year-old Albanian master lost consciousness, necessitating urgent medical intervention. The 2º Nucleo Aereo Guardia Costiera from Catania swiftly responded by deploying the rescue helicopter AW 139 CP Nemo 11-05. Taking off from the Etna Base, the helicopter carried a doctor from the Soccorso dell’Ordine di Malta (CISOM) onboard. In a daring operation, the helicopter successfully hoisted the unconscious captain and transported him to Crotone Airport, where he received immediate medical attention at 5:20 p.m. Meanwhile, the 'Angela' remained anchored off Sarande during this critical rescue. For additional details and visual coverage, refer to the Italian media reports with accompanying footage: [Grnet](http://www.grnet.it/difesa/forze-armate/marina-militare/7209-elicottero-della-guardia-costiera-salva-comandante-di-nave-mercantile-video) and [Catania Today](http://www.cataniatoday.it/cronaca/salvataggio-comandante-nave-malore-12-ottobre-2015.html).