Working Conditions Aboard the Jonaborg

On the evening of June 14, 2018, the cargo ship 'Sandettie' encountered difficulties as it ran aground off the coast of Scheveningen, near South Beach. The vessel was en route to pick up two crew members before its scheduled departure to Pasajes, set for June 18. Unfortunately, it became stuck due to the outgoing tide, requiring a wait until the early hours of June 15 before it could be freed. At 2 a.m., 'Sandettie' successfully dislodged itself and proceeded to drop anchor in Katwijk at coordinates 52° 11.17' N and 004° 14.55' E. After ensuring all was in order, the ship departed the port area and docked in Rotterdam between 11:20 a.m. and 6 p.m. the same day. Ultimately, it set sail towards Spain, with an updated estimated arrival time in Pasajes now set for June 20 at 8 a.m. For further details and images, refer to the Dutch reports: https://www.omroepwest.nl/nieuws/3649219/Vrachtschip-loopt-vast-bij-Scheveningen and https://www.de-scheveninger.nl/2018/06/15/vrachtschip-vast-voor-scheveningse-kust/

In a significant incident, a vessel was detained by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) in Teignmouth on December 16, 2012. The detention was primarily due to non-compliance with the Minimum Manning Safety Document, notably because the ship's master was in custody onshore at the time. At night, the ship was left without a lookout, raising serious safety concerns. Furthermore, the inspection revealed substantial deficiencies relating to the International Safety Management (ISM) Code, demonstrating a weak implementation and effectiveness of the code's standards. Additional issues identified during the inspection included damage to the hull that compromised the vessel’s seaworthiness, an unsatisfactory ship sanitation certificate, and the absence of clearly defined fire detection zones. After addressing these critical safety concerns, the vessel was released back into service on December 20, 2012.

In a troubling incident in Teignmouth, the captain of a cargo ship has accepted responsibility for operating the vessel while intoxicated. Gert Kolkman, a 51-year-old seafarer from Holland, was taken into custody just one hour before his 2,000-tonne ship, The Sandettie, was set to depart for Holland at 7:30 PM on a Sunday evening. Kolkman faced charges at Torbay Magistrates Court on Monday and later appeared at Exeter Crown Court on Wednesday, where he received his sentencing. During the magistrates hearing, Kolkman confessed to piloting a ship with alcohol levels exceeding the legal limit. Authorities were prompted to investigate after receiving a tip-off concerning the captain's impaired condition.