Discover the Aruna-Cihan: Ratings & Maritime News

The bulk carrier 'Aruna Cihan' has encountered another setback, being detained on October 28, 2025, at Marina di Carrara due to critical deficiencies. This incident marked the second detention for the vessel within the same year. During this latest inspection, the ship was found to have six deficiencies, three of which were deemed severe enough to warrant immediate action. The serious issues included inoperative rescue boats among the life-saving appliances, an evident lack of familiarity with the operation of life-saving devices, and non-compliance with ISM standards regarding the necessary ISM certificate. After a brief hold, 'Aruna Cihan' was released on November 10 and subsequently set sail for Barcelona, reaching the port on November 12. Prior to this, the ship had experienced its first detention of the year on March 10 in Rostock, stemming from two deficiencies, before being released four days later on March 14. The series of detentions raises concerns about the vessel's operational standards and compliance with maritime safety regulations.

On March 10, 2025, the maritime vessel 'Aruna Chan' faced detention in Rostock due to two significant deficiencies classified as serious enough to warrant such action. The issues identified were: 1) Labour conditions - failure to pay wages, and 2) ISM - non-compliance with ISM certificate requirements. After being held for several days, the vessel was released on March 14, 2025, but remained docked in port. This incident underscores the ongoing challenges in maritime labor standards and compliance with safety regulations.

On April 12, 2013, a heroic operation by the Coast Guard Air Station Miami led to the successful rescue of six individuals stranded at sea, 37 nautical miles northeast of Isle De Tortue, Haiti. The mission commenced on April 10 when watchstanders at Coast Guard District Seven received an urgent report from a liaison officer representing the Dominican Republic coast guard. The report detailed the plight of six people aboard a yola, adrift near Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic. In response, District Seven promptly dispatched an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter from Air Station Clearwater and an HC-144 Ocean Sentry from Air Station Miami to aid the Dominican Republic navy in the search efforts. The Ocean Sentry successfully located the yola and called upon the nearby registered AMVER vessel, the "Desert Hope," to provide assistance. With commendable efficiency, the crew of the "Desert Hope" rescued all six survivors from the yola and subsequently transferred them to the Coast Guard Cutter "Reliance." The dedicated crew aboard the "Reliance" then ensured the safe transfer of the survivors to Dominican authorities aboard the Dominican Republic navy vessel, Capotillo. This successful rescue maneuver not only highlights the effectiveness of inter-agency collaboration but also reaffirms the commitment of the Coast Guard in ensuring the safety of those adrift at sea. For additional footage and photos of the operation, visit the Coast Guard's official report: http://www.uscgnews.com/go/doc/4007/1747875/Coast-Guard-locates-6-people-lost-at-sea