Elena-b Ship Details and Seafarer Feedback

The vessel "Elena," managed by Interscan Schifffahrtsgesellschaft, encountered its latest detention on February 13, 2026, at Porto Torres. During this inspection, officials identified nine deficiencies onboard, with four categorized as serious enough to warrant the ship's detention. The critical issues included: 1) A lack of familiarity in bridge operations impacting navigation safety; 2) An inoperative fire detection and alarm system, posing significant fire safety concerns; 3) Insufficient evaluation of crew performance related to fire safety; and 4) Noncompliance with the International Safety Management (ISM) certificate requirements. Following these findings, the "Elena" was released on February 20 and subsequently set sail for port Saint Louis du Rhône, arriving on February 22. This incident is part of a troubling trend for the vessel; its previous detentions were recorded on October 16, 2025, in Trapani, where 23 deficiencies were found, seven being serious, and on October 7, 2025, in Karadeniz Eregli, with a staggering 34 deficiencies, 26 of which were serious enough to lead to detention. This series of inspections raises critical questions about the vessel's management and adherence to maritime safety regulations.

The maritime vessel 'Elena' has once again been detained, marking its second hold-up in just a matter of days. On October 16, 2025, the ship was held at the port of Trapani, Italy, with an alarming tally of 23 deficiencies identified during the inspection. Among these, seven were classified as serious enough to warrant detention. The issues highlighted by the inspectors included deficiencies in safety of navigation, where the crew's lack of familiarity with bridge operations raised red flags. Additionally, unsatisfactory labor conditions pointed to poor hygiene practices onboard, while fire safety evaluations found the means of escape inadequate. Concerns regarding life-saving appliances indicated that the rescue boats were not ready for use, and the vessel's pollution prevention measures were found lacking in compliance with the garbage management plan. Furthermore, the propulsion and auxiliary machinery of the ship did not meet necessary requirements, alongside complications surrounding the ISM certificate that were deemed unsatisfactory. After addressing these significant issues, 'Elena' was released on October 21, setting sail toward Arles, with an estimated time of arrival projected for October 25. This detention follows a previous incident in Karadeniz Eregli, where the ship was forbidden to sail on October 6 due to 26 deficiencies, remaining detained for four days. It subsequently arrived in Trapani on October 15, only to face further scrutiny and detention shortly after.

On October 7, 2025, the vessel known as 'Elena', previously named 'Elena B' until July, faced detention at the Karadeniz Eregli port due to an alarming total of 34 identified deficiencies. Among these, 26 were classified as significant enough to warrant the vessel's detention. The infringement list includes several critical safety and certification issues: 1. **International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate** - Non-compliant 2. **International Energy Efficiency Certificate** - Non-compliant 3. **International Sewage Pollution Prevention Certificate** - Non-compliant 4. **Manning Certification** - Documented personnel missing 5. **Oil Record Book** - Non-compliant 6. **Log-books** - Required entries absent 7. **Stability Information Booklet** - Non-compliant 8. **Signs and Indications** - Non-compliant 9. **Additional Certificates** - Other compliance issues 10. **Monitoring of Voyage Plans** - Systems inoperative 11. **Magnetic Compass** - Inoperative 12. **Ventilators and Air Pipes** - Inoperative 13. **Hatchway Covers** - Non-compliant 14. **Cargo Hatchways** - Non-compliant 15. **Obstructions in Living/Working Areas** - Non-compliant 16. **Safety Guards around Machinery** - Non-compliant 17. **Working Space Ventilation** - Inoperative 18. **Electrical Systems** - Unsafe conditions 19. **Ballast Water Record Books** - Non-compliant 20. **Markings and Labelling for Pollution Prevention** - Non-compliant 21. **SART/AIS-SART Radio Communications** - Non-compliant 22. **Abandon Ship Drills** - Lack of training 23. **Fire Drills** - Lack of training 24. **Fire Pump and Pipes** - Inoperative 25. **Corrosion on Decks** - Present 26. **ISM Certification** - Non-compliant Following the detainment, the 'Elena' was released on October 10 and set sail for Trapani, with an estimated time of arrival (ETA) of October 16. This incident highlights the continuous need for stringent compliance with maritime safety and operational standards.