What Crew Members Say About Bold

**Headline: "Detained Yet Again: The 'Bold' Faces Multiple Deficiencies in Poti"** In a troubling turn of events, the vessel "Bold" was detained once more on April 3 in the port of Poti, just days after completing repair work in Altinova. The inspection revealed a total of eight deficiencies, raising serious concerns about the ship's compliance with maritime safety regulations. The deficiencies identified included: 1. **Life-Saving Appliances**: Inflatable liferafts did not meet necessary requirements. 2. **Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery**: Issues were found with the main propulsion engine, deemed not as required. 3. **Auxiliary Engine**: Similar concerns were noted for the auxiliary engine. 4. **Pollution Prevention**: Non-compliance reported regarding MARPOL Annex IV regulations. 5. **Labour Conditions**: The crew faced non-payment of wages, a serious violation of labor standards. 6. **Radio Communications**: Lack of facilities for receiving vital marine safety information. 7. **Fire Safety**: Maintenance of fire protection systems was not in accordance with safety regulations. 8. **Safety of Navigation**: The echo sounder onboard was found to be inoperative. After addressing these issues, the "Bold" was released on April 8 and set sail towards Galati. This latest detention follows a previous incident on February 25 in Kocaeli, where the vessel was held for a week due to a staggering 17 deficiencies. The continuous detentions of the "Bold" highlight the critical need for vessel compliance in safety standards and regulations, not only to ensure the safety of the crew, but also to protect the marine environment. Stay tuned for more updates on maritime safety and compliance.

**Title: Bold Detained in Kocaeli Due to Safety Concerns** On February 25, 2026, the vessel "Bold" faced detention in Kocaeli due to a total of 17 identified deficiencies, with three significant issues leading to the enforcement of this measure. Among the serious shortcomings were: 1. **Life-Saving Equipment**: The line-throwing appliance was missing. 2. **Water and Weather Tightness**: There were cracks in the machinery space openings. 3. **Fire Safety Compliance**: The fire pump and its associated pipes were found to be inoperative. After addressing these critical safety issues, the "Bold" was permitted to leave port on March 3, setting sail towards Altinova. The vessel successfully arrived at its destination on March 5 and has remained stationary there as of March 9. Stay tuned for further updates on maritime safety and vessel operations.