Discover the Rms-Ratingen: Ratings & Maritime News

The maritime industry witnessed another significant event on July 18, 2025, when the 'RMS Ratingen' was detained in Leixões due to seven identified deficiencies, including a critical issue concerning pollution prevention. The vessel's oil filtering equipment was notably missing, which constituted a serious breach prompting the detention. After a brief period, the 'RMS Ratingen' was cleared and set sail once again on July 21, headed towards Varzea. This event marks the second detention in the year for the vessel, following an earlier incident on January 5 in Goole, where it was held for 30 days due to a staggering 19 deficiencies. The maritime community continues to monitor the implications of these detentions on shipping operations and compliance standards.

In a recent maritime incident, the RMS Ratingen found itself grounded near Altenesch on the Weser River at approximately 11:40 PM last night while en route to Great Britain. Fortunately, the vessel has since made its way back to its home at the industrial port in Bremen. This incident serves as a reminder of the navigational challenges faced by vessels in riverine environments. For more details, you can visit the official Bremen police report at https://www.polizei.bremen.de/oeffentlichkeitsarbeit/pressemeldungen/pressemeldungen-ab-04072022-51390#047222.