What Crew Members Say About Sea-Eagle

On December 2, 2025, the vessel 'Sea Eagle' was detained in the port of Rijeka due to a staggering 26 deficiencies identified during a thorough inspection. Among these, 13 were deemed critical enough to necessitate the vessel's detention. Key issues included inadequate certification and documentation concerning minimum safe manning requirements, malfunctioning cargo operations atmosphere testing instruments, and outdated navigational charts. The inspection also revealed significant shortcomings in bridge operation familiarity and the functionality of the Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System (BNWAS). Additional concerns involved inoperative alarms for machinery controls and UMS alarms, a lack of familiarity with GMDSS equipment, and non-functional fire safety dampers. Inadequate crew knowledge regarding emergency systems and fire drills further exacerbated the situation, alongside deficiencies in stability, strength, loading information, and the ISM certification not being up to standard. After addressing these critical deficiencies, the 'Sea Eagle' was released from detention on December 6 and set sail for Tekirdag, with the estimated time of arrival set for December 12. This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of stringent maritime safety standards and thorough inspections to ensure navigational safety and compliance.

On April 9, 2017, at approximately 6:30 PM, the cargo vessel 'Lady Mathilde' encountered a critical situation in the Kiel Canal. While navigating westbound from Virtsu to Amsterdam, the ship experienced a significant engine failure due to a damaged cool water system. This malfunction caused the vessel to unexpectedly veer to starboard and list five degrees to port as it slid over the canal bottom, ultimately steering toward the south bank. In a prompt reaction to prevent a collision, the following vessel, the cargo ship 'Margaretha' (IMO: 9240548), also redirected to the same side. 'Lady Mathilde' successfully docked at the communal port in Rendsburg at 9:30 PM for necessary inspections and repairs. After completing the repairs, the vessel departed Rendsburg on April 11 at 10:30 PM, resuming its journey to Amsterdam, with an expected arrival date of April 13.