The Serena: Crew Feedback and Vessel Data

On February 10, 2026, the MV Serena faced detention in Dongjiakou due to seven identified deficiencies, three of which were classified as severe and constituted valid grounds for the vessel's detention. The serious issues included: 1. Fire safety deficiencies - Jacketed high-pressure lines and the required oil leakage alarm were found inadequate. 2. Fire safety concerns - Fire dampers were reported as inoperative. 3. Pollution prevention failure - The incinerator, including its operations and operating manual, did not meet the necessary requirements. Fortunately, the vessel was cleared and released on February 11, 2026.

The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) has received an alarming report regarding the vessel SERENA (IMO: 9255660), which is currently flagged under The Gambia and anchored at Dongjiakou Anchorage in Qingdao, China. As of January 1, 2026, the case remains open. Crew members aboard the SERENA, numbering 24 in total, have been without wages for the past two months. The seafarers come from various nationalities, including India, Pakistan, the Philippines, and Russia, highlighting a widespread issue impacting maritime workers globally. This incident is recorded in the ITF Seafarers Abandonment List, which serves as a critical resource in monitoring cases of crew abandonment across international waters.

On March 11, 2025, the cargo vessel 'Serena' faced detention at the Dalian port due to a total of seven identified deficiencies. Notably, two of these shortcomings were classified as serious, making them adequate grounds for detention. The safety violations included insufficient operational capabilities of the fire detection and alarm system, as well as other critical fire safety concerns. Fortunately, the 'Serena' was released the following day, March 12, and subsequently set sail towards Kozmino, with an estimated time of arrival (ETA) set for March 16. Visit our page for more updates: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591