Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Eslem

On April 13, 2026, the cargo ship 'Eslem' faced detention in the port of Rijeka due to nine identified deficiencies, three of which were deemed serious enough to warrant immediate action. Key issues included: 1) Emergency systems – specifically, the emergency generator was found to be non-functional; 2) Emergency systems – fire drills indicated a lack of proper training among the crew; and 3) Pollution prevention – the ship did not meet required performance standards, indicating insufficient measures against pollution. Following the resolution of these issues, 'Eslem' was released from detention in April and set a course for Istanbul. For more on this developing story, visit our social media page.

On July 16, 2015, the cargo vessel 'Maxal Raise' experienced an engine failure while navigating through a channel en route to Varna port. In a bid to prevent the ship from running aground, the crew executed an emergency anchoring. However, complications arose when the anchor became ensnared on a sludge pipeline beneath the water, resulting in a potentially hazardous situation. To resolve the impasse, divers were deployed to sever the anchor chain, allowing the 'Maxal Raise' to continue its journey to a secure mooring position without obstructing the busy maritime traffic in the channel. On the afternoon of July 19, the vessel successfully docked at Varna, ensuring the safety of both the ship and the surrounding vessels.

The 'RMS Buchholz' has been under detention at the inner port of Brunsbüttel since January 13, 2012, after authorities discovered the vessel was carrying an excess of 40 tons of asphalt granulate. The ship arrived from Eemshaven, but upon inspection, it was found to have inadequate ballast water, necessitating the need to bunker 30 tons of fuel within Brunsbüttel. Before the 'RMS Buchholz' can continue its journey to Latvia, it must offload 40 tons of its cargo. However, as this cargo is categorized as waste, local authorities must grant approval for its removal—a process that remains pending as of January 16.