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The 'Tecoil Polaris', a Russian-owned tanker, was placed under arrest by a local court in Hull on December 1, 2018. Now, UK shipbroker CW Kellock is preparing to auction the vessel on March 7, 2022, in accordance with the conditions set forth by the Admiralty Marshal. Currently, the ship remains immobilized in Hull as it awaits its new owner.

In a significant development, Vitaliy Trofimov, the captain of the 'Tecoil Polaris', has successfully settled over £25,000 in fines, thus evading the permanent seizure of the vessel. The tanker, which was detained in the UK back in 2018 due to alarming safety issues, faced a series of grave breaches relating to navigation and lifesaving equipment. The Hull Magistrates Court had initially imposed these fines in June, following an investigation led by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), which revealed numerous violations of the International Safety Management (ISM) code. Detrimental safety deficiencies, such as the use of incorrect navigation charts, were highlighted when the tanker reached Humber Point. A follow-up court hearing regarding the non-payment of the fines was scheduled for yesterday, but as of 3:30 p.m. on February 27, 2019, Trofimov had settled all dues in full, ensuring that the 'Tecoil Polaris' remains out of the hands of the authorities.

As of November 30, 2018, the vessel in question continues to face detention. Authorities have not yet resolved the issues leading to this ongoing status, maintaining strict oversight of the ship's operations. Stakeholders and interested parties are advised to stay informed about any developments regarding this situation.