APHRODITE I

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Detention in Venice

On Jan 30, 2025, the 'Aphrodite I' was detained in Venice with 18 deficiencies, nine of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Structural conditions - Bulkhead - Construction Not as required 2) Structural conditions - Bulkhead - Corrosion Corroded 3) Safety of navigation - Gyro compass Inoperative 4) Emergency systems - Emergency source of power - Emergency generator Inoperative' 5) Fire safety - Fire detection and alarm system Inoperative 6) Fire safety - Fixed fire exthinguishing installation Not as required 7) Fire safety - Fire doors/openings in fire resisting division Not as required 8)) ISM - ISM Certificate Not as required The vessel was released again on Feb 4 and left the port on Feb 5 en route to Piraeus with an ETA as of Feb 9, https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591

Engine trouble under repair at Türkeli Anchorage

On July 29, 2022, the 'Sparta', en route from Damietta to Burgas, suffered engine trouble in the Sea of Marmara and requested assistance. The tugs 'Kurtarma 12' and 'Nazim Tur' were deployed to assist. Under the conduct of a pilot the ship was safely moored at Türkeli Anchorage Area at around 5 a.m. under the coordination of the Istanbul Ship Traffic Services Center. The ship was stationary in pos. 41° 16.66' N 029° 02.46' E as of July 30. Report with photos: https://twitter.com/kiyiemniyet/status/1553067652985360384