Discover the Marilou: Ratings & Maritime News

On September 22, 2025, the vessel 'Marilou' was apprehended in Kocaeli after inspectors identified 28 significant deficiencies. Notably, 12 of these were classified as serious, warranting the ship's detention due to critical safety violations. The violations included: an inoperative echo sounder compromising navigation safety, missing essential charts, a malfunctioning steering gear, and inadequate training for emergency procedures such as fire drills and abandon ship drills. Furthermore, emergency lighting systems, including batteries and switches, were found to be inoperative. Environmental compliance issues were also flagged, including a sewage comminuting and disinfecting system that did not meet regulations and performance standards that were not achieved. Additional life-saving appliances were listed as unfit for use, including inflatable liferafts and rescue boats, and the vessel's fire detection and alarm systems were deemed insufficient. After a detention period of 10 days, the Marilou was released on October 2, and subsequently made its way to Istanbul Anchorage, where it remained positioned at coordinates 40° 58' N 028° 56' E as of October 18.

In a maritime incident that occurred on March 15, 2020, at 02:32 a.m., the cargo vessel 'Ida' suffered an unexpected engine blackout while navigating the Elbe River, close to the Kiel Canal lock in Brunsbüttel. The blackout caused the vessel to drift dangerously at the area near jetty 4, posing significant risks to surrounding navigation. To mitigate the situation, the tugboat 'Fairplay XV' was dispatched to assist. It successfully towed the 'Ida' to the Northeast anchorage, where the vessel moored at coordinates 53° 53.10' N, 009° 9.34' E. The 'Ida,' which was making its way from Rotterdam to Aabenraa, resumed its journey after leaving the anchorage on the evening of March 16. It re-entered the Kiel Canal at 9 p.m., with a new estimated time of arrival in Aabenraa set for March 17 at 1 p.m.

On the morning of November 9, 2011, a maritime incident occurred involving the Panama-flagged cargo vessel m/v 'Kovera' (IMO: 9119622) as it was making its way from Klaipeda. The 'Kovera' collided with the vessel 'Ida', which was en route from Riga to Le Legue, in the foggy waters off Holtenau near the Kiel Roads. As both ships approached the Kiel Canal locks, the 'Kovera' struck the 'Ida', which was preparing to halt—an action that may not have been observed by the Russian crew aboard. The collision led to considerable damage to both vessels; however, there were no reported spillages. Following the incident, the 'Ida' was instructed to anchor in the Heikendorf bight, while the 'Kovera' anchored off Holtenau for inspection and surveys. The police launch 'Neumühlen' was present at the scene to assist. For more details, a German report including photos can be found here: http://www.kn-online.de/lokales/kiel/259905-Schiffskollision-auf-der-Kieler-Foerde.html