The Emona: Crew Feedback and Vessel Data

The cargo vessel 'Emona' faced yet another round of scrutiny when it was detained on January 30, 2025, in Gemlik, accumulating an alarming total of 38 deficiencies. Among these, 21 were deemed serious enough to warrant the detention order. Key issues included several missing safety certificates, including the Safety Management Certificate, the Minimum Safe Manning Document, and the Tonnage Certificate, alongside structural and operational failures. The report highlighted critical concerns such as damaged watertight doors, holed ballast and fuel tanks, and an inoperative fire detection and alarm system. Additionally, the 'Emona' was found to be lacking sufficient life-saving appliances, with inflatable liferafts not ready for use and missing vital rescue boat inventory. Emergency protocols were also found inadequate, with insufficient frequency in abandon ship drills and no recorded practices for enclosed space entry and rescue drills. Furthermore, the vessel's pollution prevention systems were not compliant, as the sewage discharge connection did not meet required standards. The cargo ship was eventually released on February 4, 2025, allowing for a single voyage to the Tuzla shipyard area, where it is set to undergo permanent repairs. The 'Emona' has a history of issues, having been detained previously on October 22, 2024, at Karadeniz Eregli for 13 deficiencies over three days, and again on September 14, 2023, in Kocaeli, where it was found with 20 deficiencies. This recurring pattern raises concerns about maritime safety and regulatory compliance for the vessel. For updates on maritime news and incidents, follow us on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591).