Wilson-Nanjing Ship Details and Seafarer Feedback

On June 12, 2025, at 8:15 p.m., the cargo vessel 'Wilson Nanjing' experienced an allision that prompted a thorough investigation and subsequent port state control inspection. The vessel was found to have 12 deficiencies, five of which were classified as serious enough to warrant detention. The grounds for detention included critical safety issues: 1) Life Saving Appliances: The crew lacked proper training and instructions. 2) Water/Weathertight Integrity: Damage was noted on the railing, gangway, walkway, and other means of safe passage. 3) Safety of Navigation: The voyage data recorder was found not to be compliant with requirements. 4) Living and Working Conditions: A concerning instance of crew unfitness for duty due to intoxication was reported. 5) ISM Compliance: The ISM certificate did not meet the necessary standards. After addressing these deficiencies, the 'Wilson Nanjing' was released from detention on June 17, 2025. The vessel then made its way to the Weser Anchorage, where it anchored on June 18 at the coordinates 53° 55' N 007° 49' E.

On June 12, 2025, at precisely 8:15 p.m., the vessel 'Wilson Nanjing' was involved in an allision while maneuvering out of Weserport Terminal 1 in Bremen. The ship, on its way to Delfzijl, made contact with another vessel berthed at the pier, resulting in minor damage to both vessels. Upon the arrival of the Bremen Water Police, officers detected a strong odor of alcohol emanating from the ship’s 55-year-old Russian captain. A voluntary breathalyzer test was conducted, revealing an alarming 1.6 per mille blood alcohol concentration. Authorities promptly prohibited the captain from continuing his voyage, took a blood sample, and initiated a €5,000 security deposit to ensure compliance with legal proceedings. An investigation is currently ongoing concerning the captain's reckless endangerment of maritime safety. Meanwhile, the 'Wilson Nanjing' was relocated within the industrial port on June 13 and has remained inactive in Bremen as of June 16. For further details, view the graphic report: https://maritime-executive.com/article/drunken-russian-captain-hits-moored-ship-in-bremen.