The Enif: Crew Feedback and Vessel Data

On December 24, 2025, the vessel 'Enif' experienced a significant engine failure while navigating the waters off Gocuk Burnu during its transit through the Çanakkale Strait. The ship was en route from Iskenderun to Yalova for necessary repairs. Prior to this incident, the 'Enif' faced regulatory scrutiny and had been detained at Iskenderun on December 4 due to nine documented deficiencies. Thanks to the coordinated efforts of the Çanakkale Ship Traffic Services Center, the 'Enif' was successfully taken in tow by the tugboat 'Kurtarma 10' (IMO: 9598593), aided by another tug, 'Kurtarma 13' (IMO: 9913573). Together, they brought the troubled vessel to the Şevketiye Anchorage, where with the assistance of a pilot, it was secured in position 40° 25' N 026° 50' E. As of December 27, the 'Enif' remains moored and stationary at this location. For more details, check out the video report: https://x.com/kiyiemniyet/status/2004069966992257109.

On December 4, 2025, the vessel 'Enif' faced detention in Iskenderun after a thorough inspection by maritime authorities conducted under the guidelines of the Mediterranean Memorandum of Understanding. Inspectors discovered a total of nine deficiencies on the ship, with three being classified as serious enough to warrant immediate detention. The exhaustive inspection assessed various critical areas, including the accommodation and galley, cargo holds and tanks, engine room, navigation bridge, exterior decks, forecastle, and steering room, as well as an evaluation of communication and emergency equipment. As of December 8, the Enif was still docked and awaiting resolution of the noted deficiencies.

The freighter formerly known as the "Acorus," which faced an engine malfunction in Alexandria on May 30, 2018, has successfully undergone repairs in Thessaloniki, concluding on December 28, 2018. After the refit, the vessel was rebranded as the "Michel." It departed from Thessaloniki at 9 a.m. and charted a course for Istanbul, where it docked from December 30 at 9 p.m. until December 31 at 7:30 a.m. Following its stop in Istanbul, the freighter is set to sail to Constanta, with an estimated time of arrival on January 2, 2019.

The freighter 'Acorus' experienced a significant engine malfunction while docked at Alexandria on May 30, 2018. To facilitate its safe transport, the tug 'Christos XXIV' has been commissioned to tow the disabled vessel. This critical towage operation began on June 2, with an estimated arrival time at Thessaloniki set for June 9.

The 28-year-old general cargo vessel 'ACORUS' has once again found itself in hot water, facing a ban from the Paris Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) region. Detained on November 10, 2023, in Piraeus, Greece, the ship was undergoing a re-inspection to lift a refusal of access order initially imposed back in July 2017. This latest detention marks the second time within 36 months that the 'ACORUS' has been held in Greece, as reported by the Paris MoU authorities. Flying the Moldovan flag, the 'ACORUS' has been listed as black on the current Paris MoU White, Gray, and Black (WGB) list, meaning it faces significant restrictions. According to section 4 of the Paris MoU and Article 16 of EU Council Directive 2009/16/EC, the ship will be denied entry to all ports and anchorages within the Paris MoU region, with the sole exception being those within its flag State. This refusal of access will take effect as soon as the vessel is granted permission to depart from its current port. Since this marks the second instance of a refusal of access order, the period during which the 'ACORUS' is barred will be set at 12 months. In contrast, the initial refusal of access in the Greek port of Aspropyrgos in July resulted in a three-month ban. As the maritime industry closely monitors compliance and safety standards, the challenges faced by the 'ACORUS' highlight ongoing concerns regarding vessel operations under various flag states.