Sao-Jorge Vessel Reviews and Specifications

The situation surrounding the detained tanker, 'Chem Daisy', has escalated as the last seven crew members, including the ship's master, vacated the vessel on August 8, 2023. The ship had been anchored in Hort since May 23, when a Port State Control (PSC) inspection uncovered several critical deficiencies leading to its detention. By the end of May, it was reported that the Turkish owners appeared to have abandoned the vessel and her crew, leaving behind three months' worth of unpaid wages. Following the crew's departure, the 'Chem Daisy' is now unmanned, necessitating urgent security measures. Local authorities have initiated fuel extraction from the ship's tanks to minimize environmental risk. The vessel's agent, Atrans, officially ended its obligations on July 23, 2023. Under Portuguese law, the 'Chem Daisy' will only be classified as abandoned after the master and agent have been absent for a period of 30 days. Currently, the vessel remains secured by port authorities.

The tanker 'Chem Daisy' has been under detention at MAP Horta since late May 2016, facing multiple deficiencies that raised red flags for port authorities. The vessel docked at the port on May 22. By July 11, the authorities took action, directing the offloading of 400 tons of diesel and 50 tons of gasoline due to significant safety concerns, as the cargo lacked valid certification. Compounding the situation, the 'Chem Daisy' appears to have been abandoned by its Turkish owner, leaving the remaining eight crew members stranded without pay for the last three months. The total wage debts now amount to an alarming €160,000. Legal representatives for the crew are actively pursuing an agreement with the tanker’s operator but have warned of severe action, including the potential arrest and auction of the vessel if the situation is not resolved promptly.