The Diana-Star: Crew Feedback and Vessel Data

In a significant crackdown on cigarette smuggling, the Carabinieri from the operational and radiomobile section of Castellammare di Stabia conducted an inspection of the cargo vessel 'AK Brigth' at the port of Torre Annunziata. The raid, which took place on April 18, 2024, revealed a staggering 7,000 packs of contraband cigarettes hidden aboard the ship, which was also carrying a legitimate load of wheat and corn from Yuzhny. The seized cigarettes, traced back to Serbian origins, appear to have been intended for the Neapolitan black market. Authorities apprehended four individuals involved in the smuggling operation, including the ship's 39-year-old captain from Tartus, Syria, alongside three accomplices aged 68, 57, and 58. These three men were caught in the act, having just loaded 500 cartons—approximately 5,000 packages—into a vehicle before their arrest on charges of trafficking illegal tobacco. For detailed reports and visuals of the incident, visit these links: [Fanpage](https://www.fanpage.it/napoli/le-sigarette-dallucraina-a-napoli-nella-nave-cargo-insieme-al-grano-4-arresti-a-torre-annunziata/) and [Il Mattino](https://www.ilmattino.it/napoli/area_metropolitana/torre_annunziata_nave_cargo_sigarette_arresto-8066959.html).

On November 1, 2018, while preparing to depart from the port of Igoumenitsa, the vessel 'Hala' experienced an unusual incident when its port side anchor became loosened. This mishap resulted in the anchor striking the ship's bow, leading to a minor breach in the hull. Consequently, water began to enter a bulkhead located on the foredeck in a controlled manner. The Port Authority of Igoumenitsa took precautionary measures by detaining the vessel until necessary repairs to the hull were completed and a new certificate of seaworthiness was issued.

The vessel DIANA STAR (IMO: 9053830) is set to dock at the Carino Harbour with an expected arrival time on July 4, 2010, at 10:00 hours. Following its stay, the ship will depart from Carino on July 5, 2010, at 20:00 hours. Afterward, DIANA STAR is scheduled to head to Rotterdam, where it is anticipated to arrive on July 8, 2010, at 18:00 hours, and will depart the same port on July 9, 2010, at 19:00 hours.