The Oris-Princess: Crew Feedback and Vessel Data

On June 17, 2026, the vessel 'Mert Tolan' faced detention in Bartin following a Port State Inspection that uncovered seven significant deficiencies. These issues included: 1. Safety of Navigation - Charts (IMO 10111) - Not the responsibility of the Recognized Organization (RO). 2. Safety of Navigation - Echo sounder (IMO 10117) - Not the responsibility of the RO. 3. Certificate and Documentation - Oil record book (IMO 1315) - Not the responsibility of the RO. 4. Pollution Prevention - Ballast Water Management Plan (IMO 14801) - Not the responsibility of the RO. 5. Radio Communications - Operation of GMDSS equipment (IMO 5118) - Not the responsibility of the RO. 6. Fire Safety - Remote control means for machinery spaces (IMO 7114) - Not the responsibility of the RO. 7. Alarms - Engineers' alarm (IMO 8105) - Not the responsibility of the RO. After addressing the cited deficiencies, the 'Mert Tolan' was released from detention on June 21 and set sail for Poti with an estimated time of arrival (ETA) on June 23.

On August 22, 2022, during its passage through the Canakkale Strait, the 'Oris Princess', a vessel traveling from Haifa to Istanbul, encountered a technical malfunction. The ship was subsequently anchored at Karanlik liman in the strait around noon. Following this incident, the crew promptly initiated repair operations. The vessel successfully resumed its journey on August 23 at 12:20 p.m., with an estimated time of arrival (ETA) set for August 24.

On July 18, 2012, a maritime collision occurred between the vessel 'Sider Lipari', owned by the Polish company Pol-Euro Shipping Lines Plc SA, and 'Asso Zejt 1'. This incident later led to legal proceedings handled by the First Hall of the Civil Court in Malta. In the case titled 'Godwin Xerri on behalf of Pol-Euro Shipping Lines Plc SA and Sea Voyager Shipping Ltd vs Zejt Marine Services Ltd', the court reached a significant verdict on December 12, 2013. The court emphasized that while the vessel's flag is a consideration in maritime law, it was not sufficient for the application of Maltese law in this specific case. Notably, the accident was attributed to the negligence of the 'Asso Zejt 1', which was identified as the vessel that struck the 'Sider Lipari'.