What Crew Members Say About Maximus-I

The Coast Guard Sector Columbia River has taken action against the vessel 'Excellent Pescadores,' detaining it due to violations of both international and domestic safety regulations. This incident occurred in the Longview port on April 13, 2012, following a boarding by the Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit in Portland. During this inspection, several critical deficiencies were identified, including significant fire and electrical hazards, inadequate installation of life rafts, and issues pertaining to crew credentials. In a subsequent boarding on April 17, 2012, improvements were noted as crew members addressed various discrepancies. However, they ultimately fell short in demonstrating compliance with mandatory protocols, particularly in conducting satisfactory abandon ship and fire drills. Language barriers among key crew members played a significant role in the crew's failure to successfully complete these drills, marking their third unsuccessful attempt during the inspection period.