Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Ocean-Crown

In a decisive move, the Captain of Nakhodka port detained the bulk carrier 'Ocean Crown' on March 28, 2019, following a concerning report initiated by the Russian Seamen's Trades Union. This action was prompted by grievances voiced by the vessel's 20 Filipino crew members, who raised alarms over insufficient wages, unpaid overtime, inadequate nutrition, and substandard drinking water on board. Crew members also reported the failure to receive advance cash upon the vessel's arrival at port, exacerbating their already dire living conditions. The detention of the 'Ocean Crown' occurred while the vessel was docked at Nakhodka, Russia, preparing to load coal. This development came after routine inspections conducted by trade union representatives, aiming to ensure compliance with seafarers' rights onboard. The vessel is owned by Oceanprecius Shipping Ltd, with wage payment responsibilities attributed to Global Carriers Ltd. These violations underscore the ongoing challenges faced by maritime workers and the critical role of unions in advocating for their rights.

On December 27, 2017, the bulk carrier "Ocean Crown" was successfully refloated in Klaipeda after a challenging salvage operation. The ship's owner, Oceanfleet Shipping, enlisted the expertise of Smit Salvage to facilitate the recovery. This operation saw the dedicated efforts of the Lithuanian tugboats "TAK 6" and "TAK 10," which began maneuvering the vessel early in the morning. By 11:30 a.m., the "Ocean Crown" was freed from the beach, despite challenging wind conditions of 8-13 m/sec, and was securely berthed at the general cargo terminal 7-12 in Klaipeda by 2:50 p.m. Here, the vessel is set to undergo a thorough inspection and hull checks by divers. The "Ocean Crown" had initially departed from Gibraltar in ballast but faced adverse weather conditions that prompted Lithuanian authorities to deny its port call. In an attempt to secure the ship, the captain dropped anchor offshore; however, the anchors gave way, ultimately resulting in the vessel being pushed onto the beach, just 200 meters from the shoreline. The crew of 20 was unharmed during this incident. The bulk carrier was reported to have departed from the port again at 2:50 a.m. on January 27, 2018, en route to Lagos, with an estimated arrival date of February 14. For further details and visuals, check Lithuanian reports available at: [Atvira Klaipeda](https://www.atviraklaipeda.lt/2017/12/27/ocean-crown-vis-dar-ant-seklumos/) and [Lietuvos Dienraštis](https://lietuvosdiena.lrytas.lt/aktualijos/2017/12/27/news/prasidejo-ant-seklumos-uzplaukusio-laivo-nutempimo-darbai-4011530/).

A vessel has been successfully refloated with the assistance of tugboats Tak-11, Tak-6, and Tak-10. Following the successful operation, the ship is now being towed to the port of Klaipeda for further procedures. The coordinated effort from the tug crews ensured a swift and safe recovery of the ship.