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On July 27, 2026, the 'Gozne' faced an unexpected engine failure while navigating from Ünye to Karabiga, near the Istanbul Türkeli Lighthouse. The incident prompted an immediate response coordinated by the Istanbul Vessel Traffic Service Center. With the assistance of a pilot, the vessel was successfully taken in tow by the tug 'Kurtarma 3' (IMO: 9335939) and brought safely to the Türkeli Anchorage, located at coordinates 41° 16' N 029° 04' E. For a glimpse of the operation, you can view the video posted here: https://x.com/kiyiemniyet/status/2081716242377822481/video/1.

On June 11, 2026, the vessel 'Gozne' found itself in a bind after being detained in Hopa due to a staggering 34 identified deficiencies. The inspection revealed critical issues affecting safety protocols and navigation systems across various categories. Highlights of the findings include: - Safety of Navigation: A total of 14 deficiencies noted, including the absence of radar responsibility with no oversight from the Classification Society (RO), malfunctioning lights, and inadequate charting. Notable failures were also found in the Voyage Data Recorder (VDR) systems and the Bridge Navigation Watch Alarm System (BNWAS), attributed to the Guardian Bureau of Shipping (GBS). - Life-saving appliances saw significant discrepancies, with failures related to lifeboats, lifeboat inventories, distress flares, and line-throwing appliances, all under GBS scrutiny. - Propulsion and auxiliary machinery conditions were poor, particularly concerning operational issues in machinery where the GBS was again responsible. - A broad range of pollution prevention measures, including oil filtering equipment and ballast water management plans, were non-compliant under GBS regulations. - Structural integrity was called into question, with various deficiencies related to closing devices, electrical installations, and concerns over corrosion observed in bulkheads and critical structural elements. - Emergency systems and fire safety appliances were flagged, including inadequate fire doors and alarming systems. - Working and living conditions aboard the 'Gozne' were also highlighted, with safety concerns raised about workspace lighting and safety around potentially dangerous machinery. The 'Gozne' had recently transited the Bosphorus, departing from Istanbul on June 4, and made its way to anchor off Hopa on June 9 at coordinates 41° 26' N 041° 26' E before arriving at the quay. This incident underscores the importance of stringent maritime safety protocols and ongoing compliance with international regulations.

The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) has brought attention to the alarming abandonment case of the vessel HAPPY 18 (IMO: 9146132). This vessel, registered under the flag of St. Kitts & Nevis, is currently located at the port in Mogadishu, Somalia. The seafarers aboard the HAPPY 18, totaling 18 members, have been left without compensation for an astounding 11 months. The crew represents a diverse range of nationalities including individuals from Bangladesh, Egypt, and Syria. This distressing report was officially noted by the ITF on March 1, 2025, and remains classified as 'Open,' marking an urgent call for action to address the needs of seafarers in abandonment situations. Such cases are meticulously documented in the ITF's Seafarers Abandonment List, which serves to monitor and highlight issues faced by maritime crews globally.