Working Conditions Aboard the Athos

On March 31, 2026, the vessel 'Athos' faced detention in Inverkeithing after inspectors identified 20 deficiencies aboard the ship. Among these, six were classified as critical, leading to the ship's detention. The serious issues included: 1) Inadequate fire prevention structural integrity; 2) Insufficient crew performance evaluation regarding fire safety; 3) Incomplete inventory of rescue boats; 4) Neglected maintenance of life-saving appliances; 5) Unsafe general electrical installation; and 6) Inoperative emergency lighting, batteries, and switches. Following rectifications, the 'Athos' was released from detention on April 2, and it promptly departed for Rosyth, reaching its destination later that same day.

On September 17, 2025, the cargo ship 'Athos' faced a detention in Termini Imerese due to numerous deficiencies, tallying up to 19 in total. Among these, one was flagged as particularly serious, serving as a valid reason for the vessel's detention: the ISM certificate was not compliant with the required standards. Following inspection and subsequent rectifications, the 'Athos' was finally released on September 22, resuming its journey towards Oristano, with an estimated arrival date of September 25. Stay updated with maritime news by following our coverage.

On April 12, 2016, the water police in Brake took action when they discovered that the 'Fehn Castle' was overloaded, compromising its safety at sea. The vessel, which was set to transport a cargo of steel to Bermeo, had exceeded its loading capacity by 33 tons. As a result, officials mandated that the 53-year-old Russian captain could not depart until the ship's freeboard level met safety regulations. With port operations wrapping up for the night, the crew faced a delay until the following morning to unload the excess cargo. To comply with safety standards, they also pumped out ballast water and fresh water. By noon on April 13, the authorities lifted the detention order, allowing the 'Fehn Castle' to resume its journey, with an updated estimated time of arrival in Spain now set for April 18 at 2 p.m.