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A substantial fine of 30,000 Euros has been levied against the Turkish captain of the bulk carrier "SSI Pride" following an environmental violation in German territorial waters. The 40-year-old captain faced scrutiny from the Brake marine police after it was discovered that his vessel was operating on heavy fuel oil, violating international marine regulations. The issues began when the "SSI Pride" arrived at Brake carrying 45,000 tons of cargo from Varna. Originally scheduled to dock on January 7, 2019, the ship was delayed due to a lack of available berths, prompting the port operator to advise the captain to anchor in the North Sea until January 16. However, adverse weather conditions led the captain to depart the anchorage prematurely, depleting the compliant marine fuel reserves. In transit, the captain shifted to using non-compliant heavy fuel oil despite regulations stipulating that vessels must use low-sulfur fuels in emission-controlled areas. Upon docking at Brake on January 17, marine police commenced an investigation on board, during which the captain acknowledged the use of heavy fuel oil. Fuel samples taken from the vessel's engine room corroborated the captain's admission. The "SSI Pride" was subsequently cleared to leave the port on January 21 at 8 p.m., before mooring at a deep-water anchorage on January 22 at 2:50 a.m. at geographical coordinates 54° 1.94' N 007° 28.29' E. For further details, readers can refer to the German report featuring photos: https://www.nwzonline.de/wesermarsch/blaulicht/brake-einsatz-der-wasserschutzpolizei-brake-mit-verbotenem-schweroel-angelaufen_a_50,3,3103433833.html.