What Crew Members Say About Volgodon-79

On August 10, 2025, the freighter 'Volgodon 79' was detained in Constanta due to a staggering 27 deficiencies identified during an inspection, with 14 of these categorized as serious enough to warrant detention. Key issues included serious fire safety oversights, notably the lack of proper ventilation systems, and critical navigation safety concerns, such as an absent compass correction log and outdated nautical charts. Moreover, the vessel's navigation bridge visibility failed to meet required standards, and several weather protection features, including corroded hatch covers and damaged doors, were noted. The inspection also highlighted significant labor condition failures, including inoperative heating and ventilation systems, in addition to structural deficiencies such as cracked bulkheads and corroded beams and frames. Critical information related to the vessel's stability and loading was missing, and there were shortcomings in radio communication protocols and emergency system drills, with a noted lack of training. Post-detention, 'Volgodon 79' was released on August 15 and subsequently made its way to a shipyard area in Tuzla, where it anchored on August 17. As of August 20, the vessel remained stationary, addressing the cited deficiencies as part of its compliance measures.