Wooyang-Cles Ship Details and Seafarer Feedback

In a significant ruling, the High Court has determined that the Marine Survey Office (MSO) acted without justification when it issued a detention order for the 'Cielo di Monaco' back in 2015. This ruling comes after the vessel encountered damage while maneuvering into Greenore port, located in County Louth, on September 27, 2015, for cargo discharge. The vessel was required to take on a pilot, a necessity in the privately-managed port of Greenore. While dredging had been conducted to create a deep-water berth, it was revealed that no such work had been performed in the inner berth area where the 'Cielo di Monaco' had docked. The following morning brought alarming news as the crew reported water ingress; inspections revealed cracks in the vessel’s steel plating caused by grounding during low tide. The shipmaster promptly alerted multiple authorities, including the Marine Casualty Investigation Board, regarding the incident. The Circuit Court previously concluded that the MSO was incorrect in detaining the vessel, finding it did not pose a clear threat to safety, health, or the surrounding environment. Mr. Justice Denis McDonald of the High Court echoed this sentiment, upholding the earlier decision and dismissing an appeal filed by the MSO. After the incident, an MSO inspector boarded the 'Cielo di Monaco' on September 29, issuing a detention notice based on perceived immediate threats to the ship's safety and potential environmental risks due to two splits in the hull. The vessel underwent repairs, which were finalized by October 7, leading to the detention order being lifted on October 9. In the meantime, the owners, DSN, contested the detention's validity in the Circuit Court, claiming it was both unnecessary and disproportionate, particularly noting financial losses due to the delay in lifting the order. Following the Circuit Court's ruling, the MSO appealed certain legal points to the High Court, but Justice McDonald confirmed the Circuit Court's findings, stating that there was insufficient evidence of any significant hazard to argue against the prior decision. The ruling underscores the importance of thorough assessments before imposing detention orders on vessels, balancing maritime safety with operational integrity.

An interim report has surfaced, pinpointing critical safety shortcomings linked to a bulker incident at Greenore Port last year. According to Afloat.ie, the MV Cielo di Monaco, a handy-sized bulk carrier, was detained on September 28, 2015, by Irish authorities under the Paris Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This action was taken as a precaution after the vessel was suspected of sustaining damage to its 180-meter hull. Further investigations revealed alarming findings, including water ingress in the forepeak blast tank, which caused the ship to list forward. Subsequent diver inspections uncovered notable damage to the shell plating and frames. The report has been compiled by the Marine Casualty Investigation Board (MCIB) and can be accessed at: http://www.mcib.ie/reports.7.html?r=222.

The bulk carrier 'Cielo di Monaco' remains under detention at Greenore after its arrival from Sheerness. Irish authorities took action on September 30, 2015, due to concerns regarding potential damage to the vessel's hull. As part of the Paris Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which aims to eradicate the operation of sub-standard vessels through a unified port state control system, the detention was executed in compliance with safety regulations. Ireland, a member of the Paris MoU, is working to uphold maritime safety standards. The 'Cielo di Monaco' is operated by d'Amico Dry, a division of the Italian-based d'Amico Group, ensuring that the industry maintains accountability for vessel conditions.