Working Conditions Aboard the Captain-Amir

On May 5, 2026, the bulk carrier 'Captain Amir' was detained at the port of Aliaga due to a total of 14 deficiencies identified during a routine inspection. Among these, three were classified as serious enough to warrant immediate detention. The key issues included a malfunctioning Ballast Water Management System that posed risks for pollution prevention, non-compliant fire doors in fire-resisting divisions failing to meet regulations, and the inadequacy of the vessel's ISM (International Safety Management) certificate. Following rectifications, 'Captain Amir' was released from detention on May 7 and subsequently set sail for Tsingeli, Greece. This incident marks a significant concern, especially considering the vessel's previous detention on September 1, 2025, in Zonguldak, which lasted for three days due to 17 noted deficiencies.

On September 1, 2025, the bulk carrier 'Captain Amir' faced detention in Zonguldak after being found with a total of 15 significant deficiencies. The noted issues included: 1) Inadequate ship-specific plans for the recovery of persons from the water; 2) Non-compliance with records of rest requirements; 3) Missing International Sewage Pollution Prevention Certificate; 4) Insufficient oil record book documentation; 5) Expired navigation charts; 6) Inoperative compass correction log; 7) Ventilation systems in the accommodation not meeting standards; 8) Lifeboats deemed not ready for use; 9) Deficient electrical installations; 10) Lack of training during fire drills; 11) Non-compliance with enclosed space entry and rescue drill protocols; 12) Deficiencies related to fire pump and its associated pipes; 13) Incomplete radio log diary; 14) Missing SART/AIS-SART equipment; and 15) Non-compliance with ISM certificate requirements. Following a thorough inspection and rectification of the noted issues, the 'Captain Amir' was allowed to leave the port on September 3, subsequently heading to Varna, where it arrived on September 4.