Discover the Era: Ratings & Maritime News

On March 24, 2026, the commercial vessel 'Era' was detained in Bartin due to a staggering 27 identified deficiencies, of which 23 were categorized as severe, necessitating immediate action. The issues detailed in the inspection included inadequate documentation, such as the Continuous Synopsis Record and an Oil Record Book, both deemed non-compliant with regulations. Furthermore, navigational safety was gravely compromised with outdated charts, an inoperative radar system, and failure to present a proper voyage or passage plan. Additional hazards included poor visibility from the navigation bridge and non-functional emergency equipment, including the emergency generator and vital communication logs, raising questions about onboard safety protocols. Critical safety measures were lacking, with blocked escape routes, insufficient training for fire drills, and inadequacies in life-saving appliances like lifejackets and immersion suits. Furthermore, operational machinery fell short of standards, with the auxiliary engine not meeting regulation requirements and overall cleanliness in the engine room being unsatisfactory. The seriousness of these deficiencies is reflected in the detention order, with issues stemming from pollution prevention measures, such as an inaccurate Ballast Water record book, and violations of the International Safety Management (ISM) standards. After addressing the highlighted deficiencies, the 'Era' was released from detention on March 28, 2026, subsequently departing for Burgas, where it docked on March 30.

On July 19, 2017, at 6:30 PM, the cargo vessel 'Mosvik' departed from Kiel's port after being cleared by authorities, following a recent incident. Prior to its departure, the remaining cargo was secured at Berth 1 in the East Shore Port. The damage sustained at the SCA roro ramp is estimated to be in the millions of Euros, although the ship itself only incurred minor damages during the collision with an 1800-ton pontoon, designed for ferry operations between Kiel, Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget (SCA), and Iggesund Paperboard (Holmen Group) heading to Sundsvall. The heeling incident was attributed to a malfunction in the ballast water system, which has since been rectified. By July 20, 'Mosvik' successfully navigated the Kiel Canal, making its way into the North Sea. The lost cargo, now recovered, remains stored at the port in Kiel. The ship arrived in Burnham-on-Crouch on July 21 at 11 PM. For more details and visuals, refer to the German reports and images: https://www.kn-online.de/News/Nachrichten-aus-Kiel/Kiel-Ungluecksfrachter-Mosvik-hat-den-Hafen-verlassen?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_campaign=Echobox&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook#link_time=1500541204 and https://www.forum-schiff.de/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=1377#p138587.

The 'Mosvik' has set sail once more after being cleared by local authorities following an incident that caused significant damage in Kiel. At approximately 6:30 p.m. on July 19, the vessel departed from the port, where it had undergone necessary repairs and inspections. Before its departure, the remaining cargo was secured at berth 1 in the East Shore Port. The ship's arrival at the SCA ro-ro ramp resulted in damages amounting to several million euros. Fortunately, the 'Mosvik' itself sustained only minor bruises from the collision with an 1,800-ton pontoon, which is utilized for ferry operations between Kiel and Sundsvall by Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget and Iggesund Paperboard (Holmen Group). The incident was attributed to a malfunction in the ballast water system, which has since been rectified. After transiting through the Kiel Canal, the 'Mosvik' reached the North Sea by July 20. The vessel is scheduled to arrive in Burnham-on-Crouch on July 21 at 11 p.m. Meanwhile, the recovered cargo remains stored safely in Kiel. For further details, you can explore German reports and photos related to the incident.

On July 17, the cargo vessel 'Mosvik' encountered yet another unfortunate incident in Kiel, specifically at the East Shore Port. Reports suggest that a technical malfunction may have played a crucial role in this mishap. The vessel was set to be maneuvered from berth 1 to berth 4 at around 7 p.m. to access suitable crane facilities for the restocking of its deck cargo. However, as the ship attempted to move under its own power, it failed to slow down, leading to an allision with a ro-ro ramp. The engine reportedly could not switch from forward to reverse, resulting in the 'Mosvik' colliding with the ramp at a speed of approximately 1.5 to 2 knots. The impact caused significant damage to both the ramp and its pontoon, rendering it unusable until necessary repairs are completed. For detailed coverage and images of the incident, check out these German news reports: [NDR](http://www.ndr.de/nachrichten/schleswig-holstein/Rums-Neuer-Zwischenfall-mit-der-MS-Mosvik-,schiff1096.html), [SHZ](https://www.shz.de/regionales/schleswig-holstein/neuer-zwischenfall-mit-havarie-frachter-mosvik-id17335806.html), [Kiel News](http://www.kn-online.de/News/Nachrichten-aus-Kiel/Neuer-Zwischenfall-mit-Havarie-Frachter-Mosvik).

On July 14, 2023, at 3:45 p.m., the ship casualty command in Cuxhaven took charge of operations concerning the multi-purpose vessel 'Mosvik' at the request of the traffic control center in Lübeck-Travemünde. The tugboat 'Bülk' had safely guided the 'Mosvik' to East Shore Port, where it was found leaning 2 degrees to port. A coordinated effort involving the multi-purpose ship 'Scharhörn' and tugs 'Holtenau', 'Bülk', 'Stein', 'Falckenstein', and 'Schwartenbek' began to recover the lost cargo, estimated at 60-80 bundles of plywood. The operation was supported by lifeboats 'Berlin' and 'Vormann Jantzen', along with police vessels 'Staberhuk' and 'Falshöft'. Additionally, tug 'Kormoran' and crane ship 'Griep II' played a key role in lifting the driftwood from the water. By 9 p.m., all debris had been successfully retrieved, and operations concluded at 9:45 p.m., with warnings issued to maritime traffic regarding remaining driftwood. For more details and photos, check the following German reports: [Seenotretter](https://www.seenotretter.de/aktuelles/seenotfaelle/ansicht/news/berlin-und-vormann-jantzen-unterstuetzen-bei-bergung-von-treibender-holzladung/), [Havariekommando](https://www.havariekommando.de/SharedDocs/Fotogalerie/DE/2017/20170714_Ladungsverlust_MS_Mosvik/20170714_Ladungsverlust_MS_MOSVIK.html?nn=1564434&cms_gcp_1636038=0#gcp_anchor_1636038), [KN Online](http://www.kn-online.de/News/Nachrichten-aus-Kiel/Der-Frachter-Mosvik-hat-im-Ostuferhafen-festgemacht), [SHZ](https://www.shz.de/regionales/kiel/havarierter-frachter-hat-in-kiel-festgemacht-id17311261.html), [SHZ](https://www.shz.de/regionales/kiel/frachter-in-der-kieler-foerde-drohte-zu-kentern-id17305091.html).