Reviews & Ratings for the Sea-Diamond-1

In a concerning turn of events, the vessel 'Sea Diamond 1' has been detained once more after a Port State Control inspection at the port of Zhangjiagang on April 16, 2026. Arriving from Nantong, the ship was found to have 18 deficiencies, with six categorized as severe enough to warrant detention. As of April 23, the 'Sea Diamond 1' remains immobilized in port, raising red flags regarding its compliance status. This latest detention marks the third incident in just over a year and a half, following previous detentions in Garrucha on September 22, 2025, due to 13 deficiencies, and in Novorossiysk on November 18, 2024, where it faced nine deficiencies, both lasting three days each.

On September 22, 2025, the cargo vessel 'Sea Diamond I' faced significant troubles when it was detained in Garrucha, Spain. During the inspection, authorities identified a staggering 13 deficiencies, six of which were deemed serious enough to warrant the detention of the ship. The serious deficiencies included: 1. **Fire Safety** - Lack of crew familiarization regarding fire safety protocols. 2. **Emergency System** - Inadequate crew training on emergency systems. 3. **Emergency Drills** - Insufficient frequency of abandon ship drills. 4. **Labour Conditions** - Engine room cleanliness below acceptable standards. 5. **Fire Safety** - Additional fire safety concerns identified. 6. **ISM Compliance** - Failure to meet requirements for the ISM certificate. Following the rectification of these critical issues, the 'Sea Diamond I' was cleared for departure and left Garrucha on September 25, setting its course for Algeciras. This was not the vessel's first encounter with regulatory scrutiny; it had previously been detained on November 18, 2024, in Novorossiysk due to nine deficiencies, where it remained for three days. For maritime professionals and stakeholders, this incident serves as an important reminder of the critical nature of compliance with safety and operational standards in the shipping industry.