What Crew Members Say About Queen-Ghaidaa

The 'Queen Ghaidaa' has been detained for the second time in just a month, this latest incident occurring on June 19 in Istanbul. During this inspection, authorities identified a total of 23 deficiencies, 12 of which were categorized as serious enough to warrant a detention. The observed deficiencies included missing endorsements by the flag state, a continuous synopsis record, and crucial documentation such as log books and an oil record book. Additional safety lapses were noted, including: 1) Electronic charts not meeting required standards. 2) Absence of a voyage or passage plan. 3) Inoperative lifeboats among the lifesaving appliances. 4) Emergency systems including fire pumps and associated pipes not compliant. 5) Fire safety measures, such as fire doors and firefighting equipment, also failed to meet regulations. Following these findings, the vessel was readied for release on July 3, and as of July 15, it remains anchored at Istanbul Roads. This detention follows an earlier incident on May 13 in Piraeus, where the ship faced ten deficiencies and was detained for a week. Stay informed on maritime regulations and vessel safety updates.

On May 13, 2026, the vessel 'Queen Ghaidaa' was detained at the port of Piraeus due to significant discrepancies found during an inspection. The ship was cited for a total of ten deficiencies, three of which were deemed critical enough to warrant the detention. The serious issues identified included: 1) The Manning Certificate not meeting the requirements set by the minimum safe manning document; 2) A failure to properly maintain ventilators, air pipes, and casings affecting water and weathertight integrity; and 3) Noncompliance regarding fire safety, specifically with fire doors and openings in fire-resisting divisions. After addressing these deficiencies, the 'Queen Ghaidaa' was released on May 19 and has since departed for Ravenna, where it is expected to arrive by May 24.