Discover the Boreas-Lpg: Ratings & Maritime News

The 'Boreas LPG' faced another detention on April 9, 2026, in Kocaeli, marking its second detention in under a year. The vessel was found to have 18 deficiencies, with five deemed serious enough to warrant the detention. The critical issues included: 1) Incomplete voyage or passage plan affecting navigation safety, 2) Inadequate BNWAS compromising navigational security, 3) Non-compliant fire pump and pipes posing fire safety risks, 4) Deficiencies in fire prevention structural integrity, and 5) An ISM certificate that did not meet required standards. Following a brief two-day hold, the ship was released on April 11 and departed for Ismajil. Notably, the Boreas LPG was previously detained on August 8, 2025, in Midia, where it accumulated 14 deficiencies, seven of which were categorized as serious. The recurring safety issues underline the ongoing challenges faced by the vessel.

On August 8, 2025, the LPG carrier 'Boreas' encountered significant regulatory issues leading to its detention in Midia. The vessel was found to have 14 deficiencies, with 7 categorized as serious, warranting immediate detention. Key issues included: 1) An invalid minimum safe manning document, 2) Absence of a Civil Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution Damage certificate, 3) Missing certificate for wreck removal liability, 4) Navigation issues with missing lights, shapes, and sound signals, 5) Expired nautical publications, 6) Lack of training during fire drills, and 7) Non-compliance with ISM certification requirements. The Boreas was released from detention on August 18, 2025, and subsequently set sail towards Izmail, with an estimated time of arrival on August 19, 2025.