Working Conditions Aboard the Ming-Hang-7

On the evening of November 24, 2015, at approximately 9:40 p.m., the freighter 'Crown Emma' found itself stranded on the shore at Kireçburnu while navigating the Bosphorus, heading from Varna to Algeciras. Despite the Istanbul Ship Traffic Services attempting to notify the vessel as it veered off the designated vessel traffic separation scheme, their calls went unanswered. The ship came alarmingly close to a gas station, raising concerns for safety. Immediate response came from the lifeboat 'Kıyıemniyet-8' and the tugs 'Kurtarma 3' and 'Kurtarma 10,' which were promptly dispatched to the location. By 11:55 p.m., the 'Crown Emma' was able to refloat under its own power and subsequently anchored off Büyükdere shortly after midnight. For further details and updates, Turkish sources have compiled various reports, including photos and videos: [Kıyı Emniyeti](https://www.kiyiemniyeti.gov.tr/Default.aspx?p=R&pid=323), [Super Haber](http://www.superhaber.com/turkiye-dunya/sariyer-de-gemi-karaya-oturdu/223873), [Elazığ Haberi](http://www.elazighaberi.com/guncel/istanbul-bogazinda-facianin-esiginden-donuldu-h589523.html), [Zaman](http://www.zaman.com.tr/bolge-haberleri_istanbul-bogazinda-facianin-esiginden-donuldu_2329255.html), [Haberler](http://www.haberler.com/istanbul-bogazi-nda-facianin-esiginden-donuldu-2-7907566-haberi/), [Memurlar](http://www.memurlar.net/haber/548840/), [Yeni Sabah](http://www.yenisabah.com.tr/webtv/haber/istanbul-bogazinda-kargo-gemisi-karaya-oturdu-istanbul/2610), [Kaztr](http://www.kaztr.com/haber/karaya-oturan-gemi-sig-bolgeden-kurtuldu_h38761.html), and [Deniz Haber](http://www.denizhaber.com.tr/istanbul-bogazinda-crown-emma-isimli-kuru-yuk-gemi-karaya-oturdu-haber-65100.htm).

In a significant maritime incident, the vessel Crown Emma collided with a tugboat on April 10, 2013, in the vicinity of the Leon River's entrance in the Uraba region of Northern Antioquia, Colombia. This collision resulted in a concerning spill of approximately 1,000 gallons of oil. Prompt response measures were initiated, with Colombian emergency teams and naval troops dispatched to the scene to mitigate the spill's effects. Efforts were concentrated on deploying containment barriers around the impacted area, assisted by the crew of the Crown Emma and the navy. To prevent further leakage, the ship was intentionally keeled over. Officials from Ecopetrol, Colombia's state oil company, were anticipated to arrive shortly to assess the situation, determine the extent of the spill, and identify the type of oil involved. The primary objective remains to prevent the spilled oil from reaching the coastline and causing environmental degradation.

A vessel was recently detained in Sheerness after being found with 28 significant deficiencies, raising serious concerns regarding its operational safety. According to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), among the violations were expired navigation charts and a non-functioning emergency fire pump. Additionally, it was reported that the fire doors were failing to latch properly, indicating a major oversight in compliance with the International Safety Management (ISM) code. The ship also exhibited other alarming issues, such as an emergency escape breathing device (EEBD) in the engine room that was not fully charged and a disconnect in the boiler safety valve easing gear. These findings reflect a troubling lack of effectiveness in maintaining the required safety standards on board.