Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Salix

In a surprising turn of events on June 8, 2017, the vessel 'Salix,' while en route from Berdyansk to Mersin, was ordered to dock at Bozcaada island in the Marmara Sea under the temporary command of the chief officer. This action came after the Turkish Coastguard received reports via the Traffic Control Center that the ship's master had made derogatory remarks about President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan during radio communications over VHF while navigating the Dardanelles Strait. The captain, who is reportedly of Turkish nationality and allegedly intoxicated at the time, was directed to relinquish control of the ship to the chief mate. Upon anchoring at Bozcaada (also known as Tenedos Island), the captain faced questioning from a prosecutor. Ramazan Yılmaz, the head of the Çanakkale province port authority, confirmed on the same day that legal proceedings had been initiated against the captain based on the information provided by VTS officials. However, after appearing at the Canakkale Court, no charges could be substantiated due to a lack of evidence, leading to the dismissal of all charges against the master and three crew members.

On the evening of December 1, 2016, the vessel 'Salix' encountered an incident at the Kogge Port of Vlaardingen, where it collided with the embankment due to reasons that remain unclear. The ship briefly became stuck before it was guided to the First Werk Port for subsequent inspections. Unfortunately, this incident prevented the 'Salix' from continuing its intended journey to Hamburg. The vessel ultimately docked at the Keppel Verolme Shipyard in Rotterdam to undergo necessary repairs to its bulbous bow. This collision not only resulted in damage to the ship but also caused significant harm to the embankment. For further details, you can refer to the Dutch report with accompanying photo: http://www.vlaardingen24.nl/nieuws/112/zeeschip-ramt-oever-bij-koggehaven

A vessel was held in detention at the Port of Constanta for a period of two days, having been found with a staggering 18 deficiencies. The ship was ultimately released from detention on May 23, 2013. Authorities conducted an inspection that uncovered significant safety and operational flaws, prompting immediate action to ensure compliance with maritime regulations.