Port State Control and detentions
A detention stops earnings immediately and stays on the record. The deficiencies that cause them are strikingly consistent: fire safety, life-saving appliances, ISM implementation and maintenance documentation that does not match the condition of the equipment on board.
Portugal Seizes 5 Tons of Cocaine on Maersk Vessel
Portuguese authorities intercept Maersk Nokwanda in Atlantic, seize five tonnes of cocaine and arrest crew members.
Swedish Pilot Charged in Pleasure Boat Collision That Killed Two
Swedish prosecutors have expanded the investigation into a fatal collision, naming the cargo ship Misje Verde's pilot as a criminal suspect.
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