Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Darya-Chand

On April 7, 2016, the Water Police Station Brake conducted a compliance check on the cargo vessel "Darya Chand" while docked at the port of Nordenham. During the inspection, authorities discovered four unsecured oil drums on the first upper deck, merely covered by a tarpaulin. Subsequent investigations indicated that these drums contained oil sludge, predominantly generated from engine cleaning during the ship's journey from Australia to Europe. The crew had not requested a formal disposal of the sludge upon their arrival in Nordenham, leading to serious violations of maritime regulations. As a result, criminal charges were initiated against those accountable for the improper handling of hazardous waste. The Oldenburg prosecutor's office imposed a monetary penalty of 1,000 Euros on the vessel's 41-year-old Indian captain and the 45-year-old Indian chief engineer. Additionally, the Port Authority Brake mandated the safe disposal of the oil sludge while the "Darya Chand" remains in port, ensuring compliance with environmental safety standards.