Lime

Dirty water was discharged from the 'Lime' during at Derince on Dec 26, 2022, at noon. A pollution fine was imposed by the local municipality environmental pollution prevention department, due to the breach of local regulation as per MARPOL rules. Subsequently, an investigation file was opened by the local authority. As a result of the investigations, the vessel was found guilty of the leakage, and a fine of US$ 186,500 was imposed. The departure permission was cancelled by the Harbour Master until the payment of the fine, together with the cleaning expenses. The vessel remained stationary at Kocaeli in pos. 40° 44.28' N 029° 54.88' E as of Dec 27.

12 Ukrainian sailors have been stranded onboard the "Lime". Eight months ago, they had been contacted by the M & P Lime Shipping Ltd. and were told that their vessel was being prepared. Not to be idle, the sailors were asked to go to Turkey on another vessel, the "Lime", to pick up construction materials. One month later the crew was promised to be paid and sailed again. The crew lost patience and threatened the employer to strike. In response, the owner asked to deliver the goods to the port of Dnepropetrovsk and promised to pay the wages. The "Lime" aground on Dnieper river above Zaporozhye on Nov 14 with a pilot on board, en route to Dnepropetrovsk. The vessel sustained a hole with length of five meters and a width of 80 cm and started to take in water. The crew managed to control the water ingress, and the vessel reached Dnepropetrovsk where it anchored. The owner accused them of damaging the ship and the cargo and said that their money will be written off on account of repairs. Now they have no money, and the ship was running out of supplies and power. The owner said he had offered the crew to take the vessel to Kherson for repairs and promised to pay the crew. Report with photo: http://www.vesselfinder.com/news/2561-Crew-stranded-on-a-sinking-ship-in-Dnepropetrovsk