What Crew Members Say About Navis-1

On March 3, 2026, the 'Navis 1' faced detention in Izmir after a comprehensive inspection conducted by the Mediterranean Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Inspectors identified three key deficiencies during their thorough examination of various areas aboard the vessel, including the accommodation and galley, cargo holds, engine room, navigation bridge, and outer decks. The operational control assessment covered critical safety systems, such as communication equipment, emergency fire pump, emergency generator tests, and fire and oil filtering drills. Following the inspection, the vessel was cleared and departed from the port on March 4, setting its course for the Russian port of Yeisk, with an estimated time of arrival on March 9.

On January 31, 2021, at 1 p.m., the Libyan National Army (LNA) Sousse Marine took control of the cargo ship 'Navis-1' approximately six miles northwest of Ras el Hilal, marked by coordinates 32°59'00N, 022°05'38E. The vessel was intercepted for allegedly violating Libya's No Sail Zone (NSZ). 'Navis-1' was on its journey from Tarragona to Damietta when it was redirected to Ras el Hilal anchorage for necessary administrative procedures.