Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Dornbusch

On July 15, 2026, the vessel "Dornbusch" faced detention at the Zeebrugge port due to a staggering 23 deficiencies identified during an inspection. Among these, seven were deemed critical enough to warrant the vessel's hold, raising concerns about mariner safety and compliance with maritime regulations. The notable shortcomings included: 1. Missing Seafarers Employment Agreement 2. Inoperative Fixed Fire Extinguishing System 3. Insufficient Frequency of Abandon Ship Drills 4. Non-operational Rescue Boats 5. Poorly Maintained Rescue Boat Launching Arrangements 6. Non-compliant Bilge Pumping Arrangements 7. Inoperative Oil Filtering Equipment The vessel was granted release on July 24 and subsequently departed for Belfast, where it successfully arrived on July 28. The incident highlights the crucial importance of adhering to safety standards within the shipping industry to ensure the security and efficiency of maritime operations.

On September 7, 2011, at approximately 9:30 a.m., the vessel 'Dornbusch' encountered a mishap while en route from Hamburg to Fredericia. The incident occurred as the ship collided with the central wall of the large South lock at the Kiel Canal in Brunsbuettel. Following the allision, the vessel sustained minor scratches but was subsequently permitted to resume its journey after thorough investigations were conducted by the police.