Edarte Ship Details and Seafarer Feedback

A notable shipping vessel has found its final resting place on the shores of Aliaga, marking its transition to a new chapter in maritime history. This event took place on August 24, 2020, when the ship was officially beached, destined for dismantling. For a glimpse into this moment, check out the Instagram post featuring the ship's beaching: https://www.instagram.com/p/CEs4VRBga89/

The M/V AGIOS RAFAIL, identified by IMO number 7118181, has been denied entry to the Paris MoU region following its detention on April 16, 2019, in Pula, Croatia. This marks the vessel's third detention within the Paris MoU area in the past 36 months. Registered under the flag of Moldova, which currently holds a black status on the Paris MoU WGB list, the ship now faces significant repercussions. According to section 4 of the Paris MoU and Article 16 of EU Council Directive 2009/16/EC, the M/V AGIOS RAFAIL will be prohibited from accessing any port or anchorage within the Paris MoU region, except for ports in the flag state of Moldova. This restriction will take effect immediately after the vessel is permitted to depart its current port and will remain in place for a duration of three months, marking the first refusal of access order for this vessel. The Paris MoU continues to enforce measures to ensure maritime safety and compliance among flagged vessels.

On the morning of April 16, 2019, the cargo ship 'Agios Rafail' encountered trouble while approaching Pula, running aground on rocks in the Jamica Bay near the Muzil peninsula. With a crew of seven aboard, the vessel inexplicably maintained its course towards the coastline, leading to the incident. Local fishermen alerted the Maritime Authority of Pula at 7:25 a.m. Upon arrival, authorities found the vessel attempting to refloat itself. The captain was instructed to halt all efforts until a diver conducted a thorough hull inspection, revealing only minor bow damage and surface abrasions, with no signs of water ingress or serious breaches. The 'Agios Rafail' successfully backed off and headed to Stinjan port under its own power and with a pilot assisting. After docking, the ship was detained by the port captain for further investigations and assessments by Croatian Register of Ships representatives, which included drug testing for the crew. The vessel primarily transports stone between Pula and Ravenna, and it departed Pula on April 24, ultimately reaching Durres by April 26. For Croatian media coverage, including photos and videos of the incident, check out these links: [Glas Istre](https://www.glasistre.hr/pula/nasukao-se-brod-u-pulskom-akvatoriju-586024), [Večernji List](https://www.vecernji.hr/vijesti/pula-nasukao-se-teretni-brod-nema-ozlije-enih-niti-stete-za-okolis-1313617), [Jutarnji List](https://www.jutarnji.hr/vijesti/hrvatska/foto-za-dlaku-izbjegnuta-havarija-grcki-teretni-brod-u-puli-se-zabio-u-stijene-na-kraju-se-ipak-uspio-odsukati-uz-pomoc-vlastitih-motora/8744708/).