Kormoran Ship Details and Seafarer Feedback

On October 27, 2023, the vessel 'Kormoran' faced its second detention within a short span of six months in Kocaeli, Turkey. During this latest inspection, authorities identified a total of 27 deficiencies, six of which were deemed serious enough to warrant the detention of the ship. The critical shortcomings included: 1) Improperly fitted launching arrangements for survival craft; 2) Liferafts that were not stowed correctly; 3) Inadequate rescue boat inventory; 4) Inoperative fire dampers; 5) Non-compliance of the fire detection and alarm system; and 6) Issues related to the ISM certificate. After addressing these concerns, the Kormoran was released on October 29 and resumed its journey, arriving in Durres on November 2. This recent incident follows a previous detention on March 24, 2023, also in Kocaeli, where the vessel was held for two days due to 15 deficiencies. The repeated detentions raise significant questions about the vessel's compliance with maritime safety standards.

On March 24, 2025, the vessel 'Kormoran' faced detention in Kocaeli after being found with 15 deficiencies during an inspection. Notably, two of these issues were categorized as serious and led to the decision for detention. The concerns included problematic structural conditions and non-functional fire dampers, both critical for the ship's safety standards. Fortunately, the 'Kormoran' was released the following day on March 25. The ship then set its course towards Misurata, with an estimated time of arrival scheduled for April 2. This incident highlights the ongoing importance of maritime safety regulations to ensure the well-being of vessels and their crews.

On March 11, 2023, the Port State Control Officers (PSCO) from the Port Authority of Olbia conducted a thorough inspection of the 'Lord Joy', which had previously been detained at the Cocciani industrial pier. This administrative detention, initiated on March 5, was a result of significant deficiencies related to the vessel's engine and maintenance protocols. Following meticulous verification, the inspection yielded a positive outcome, confirming that all issues leading to the ship's arrest had been adequately addressed. With the necessary repairs completed, the 'Lord Joy', which was carrying marble from Alicante, has since been released and is now back on its way to Port Said.

On March 5, 2020, the Port Authority of Olbia took decisive action by detaining the vessel 'Lord Joy' after an inspection at the industrial dock Cocciani. The ship had arrived in Olbia on March 3, carrying a cargo of marble from Alicante, destined for Port Said. Upon inspection, the Coast Guard identified significant deficiencies related to navigation safety, particularly concerning the engine and its maintenance protocols, which raised alarms about compliance with international safety standards. The 'Lord Joy' will remain in detention until all critical safety issues are resolved. For more details, see the Italian report with accompanying photos: https://www.galluraoggi.it/cronaca/irregolarita-pericolo-bordo-nave-bloccata-porto-olbia-5-marzo-2020/