Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Ievoli-Star

In a significant legal move, Svenska Kraftnät has filed a lawsuit seeking 64 million Swedish crowns from the owner of the tanker formerly known as 'Selin D', currently sailing under the name 'Ievoli Star'. This claim arises from a cable malfunction that took place on the evening of January 20, 2022, impacting the Konti-Skan 2 power cable that connects Sweden and Denmark. An investigation revealed that an unmanned underwater vehicle captured images of an anchor trail on the seafloor, suggesting possible involvement of the tanker. Notably, 'Selin D' was transiting the area en route from Latvia to Norway just before the incident, reducing its speed for a duration of nine minutes. Following the cable break, Svenska Kraftnät alerted multiple agencies, including Säpo, the Armed Forces, and local police. The lawsuit alleges that the owner's actions were marked by gross negligence leading to the damage, asserting that he was aware of the high risk involved. Conversely, attorneys representing the shipping company dispute the accusations, insisting that if the Maritime Court in Gothenburg rules otherwise, the incident was accidental. The legal proceedings are still ongoing, awaiting a resolution.

In a significant maritime event, the cargo ship 'Ievoli Star' was detained on January 20, 2025, at the Port de Bouc in Marseille due to multiple safety deficiencies. Authorities identified a total of 14 issues on board, with three critical deficiencies that warranted immediate detention. These serious concerns included: 1) Fire safety - the remote means of control in machinery spaces was found to be inoperative, 2) Emergency systems - the emergency generator did not meet regulatory standards, and 3) ISM compliance - the vessel's ISM certificate was deemed inadequate. After addressing these issues, the 'Ievoli Star' was released from detention on January 24, 2025, and subsequently proceeded towards Genoa, where it arrived at the port and moored on January 26.