The Laurus: Crew Feedback and Vessel Data

On May 19, 2025, the vessel Laurus was detained in Venice, marking its third detention in just over a year. The ship recorded 15 deficiencies during the inspection, with nine of them classified as serious, warranting detention. The critical issues identified included: 1. Water/Weather - Damaged ventilators, air pipes, and casings. 2. Life Saving Equipment - Inflatable liferafts improperly stowed. 3. Life Saving Equipment - Embarkation arrangements for survival craft not adequately maintained. 4. Emergency Systems - Inoperative emergency generator. 5. Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery - Main engine functioning below required standards. 6. Fire Safety - Fixed fire extinguishing installation found inoperative. 7. Fire Safety - Ventilation systems not operational. 8. Radio Communication - Insufficient backup energy source. 9. ISM - ISM certificate found to be inadequate. The Laurus was subsequently released from detention on May 26 and anchored near Venice. This incident follows two previous detentions: the first on February 3 in Brindisi, where the vessel encountered eight deficiencies over a nine-day period, and the second on March 15 in Tekirdag, with a staggering 34 deficiencies also sustained for nine days.

On February 3, 2025, the vessel 'Laurus' faced detainment in Brindisi due to a total of eight notable deficiencies, five of which were considered serious enough to warrant its detention. Key safety issues included: 1) Inadequate fire safety measures with fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions not meeting required standards; 2) Deficiencies in crew performance evaluation, specifically a lack of familiarity with fire safety protocols; 3) Structural integrity issues related to fire prevention systems being inoperative; 4) Inoperative sanitary facilities raising concerns about labor conditions; and 5) Non-compliance with International Safety Management (ISM) requirements as the ISM certificate was found not to be as required. Following inspections and rectifications, the 'Laurus' was cleared for departure on February 11 and set sail towards Nemrut Bay, with an estimated time of arrival scheduled for February 15. For further updates, follow our ongoing coverage.

In a maritime incident on August 26, 2016, at 3:43 a.m., the cargo ship 'Laurus' encountered an engine failure while navigating the Çanakkale-Nara strait, causing it to drift dangerously. Promptly responding to the situation, the Çanakkale Vessel Traffic Service dispatched the tugboat 'Kurtarma 4' for assistance. By 6:10 a.m., the crew and the tugboat successfully secured the 'Laurus' at Karanlik Limana. The vessel, which was traveling from Nemrut to Constantia and carried a team of 14 crew members, was fortunately left unloaded during this incident. For a visual account and further details, you can visit the Turkish maritime report with photos [here](https://www.kiyiemniyeti.gov.tr/Default.aspx?p=R&pid=375).