Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Avalon-M

On June 9, 2025, the cargo vessel 'Avalon M' faced detention in Varna, Bulgaria, after being found with a staggering 13 notable deficiencies during inspections. The issues identified included a lack of compliance with essential documentation: the SOPEP certificate was not as required, and the log-books and compulsory entries were also not maintained as necessary. Additionally, no records were available for the crew's rest periods, and the Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage Certificate was again found lacking. Key pollution prevention documentation, including the Ballast Water Record Book and cargo heating systems for category Y substances, did not meet standards, alongside issues related to Marpol Annex V compliance. Fire safety standards were compromised with other unspecified deficiencies. Critical navigation safety features were also flagged, such as the absence of a designated working language onboard and malfunctioning electronic charts. Other emergency systems failures included inadequate emergency lighting, batteries, and switch mechanisms, while water and weathertight integrity issues were noted concerning manholes and flush scuttles. Finally, the International Safety Management (ISM) certificate was not as required, further complicating the ship's compliance status. Following a two-day detention, the 'Avalon M' was released on June 11 and set sail toward Kulevi, with an estimated time of arrival (ETA) projected for June 17. Notably, on June 13, the ship was reported as Not Under Command (NUC) at the coordinates 42° 11' N 032° 05' E. This incident follows a previous detention of the vessel on September 23, 2024, in Constanta, Romania, where the ship was detained for 11 days due to 20 deficiencies. Monitoring the operational standards and compliance of 'Avalon M' continues to be essential for maritime safety.

On February 2, 2011, at 10 a.m., the maritime community will witness the auction of the vessel 'Proti' in one of the Civil Courts hall located in Valletta. This ship, identified by IMO number 8013120, is under the ownership of Chem-Say Shipping Ltd Inc. The Proti has been docked at Boiler Wharf in Senglea since January 24, 2011, creating anticipation among potential bidders and maritime enthusiasts alike.