Working Conditions Aboard the Captain-Amir

**Title: "Captain Amir" Detained in Aliaga Over Safety Violations** On May 5, 2026, the vessel "Captain Amir" faced detention in Aliaga due to a total of 14 reported deficiencies. Among these, three were deemed severe enough to warrant immediate action: 1. **Pollution Prevention:** The Ballast Water Management System was found to be malfunctioning. 2. **Fire Safety:** Fire doors and openings within fire-resisting divisions did not meet regulatory requirements. 3. **ISM Compliance:** The ISM certificate was not compliant with the necessary standards. Following the resolution of these issues, the "Captain Amir" was released from detention on May 7 and set sail towards Tsingeli, Greece. This recent incident marked the ship's second detention within a short period; the previous detention occurred on September 1, 2025, in Zonguldak, where the vessel was held for three days due to a staggering 17 deficiencies. For further updates and maritime news, visit our social media page.

On Sep 1, 2025, the 'Captain Amir' was detained in Zonguldak with 15 deficiencies: 1) Certificate & Doc - Ship specific plans for the recovery of persons from the Water Not as required 2) Certificate & Doc - Records of rest Not as required 3) Certificate & Doc - International Sewage Pollution Prevention Cert. Not as required 4)Certificate & Doc - Oil record book Not as required 5) Safety of navigation - Charts Expired 6) Safety of navigation - Compass correction log Inoperative 7) Living and working - Ventilation (Accommodation) Not as required 8)) Life saving Appliances - Lifeboats Not ready for use 9) Structural conditions - Electrical installation in general Not as required 10) Emergency systems - Fire drills Lack of training 11) Emergency systems - Enclosed space entry and rescue drills Not as required 12) Fire safety - Fire pump and its pipes Not as required 13) Radio communications - Radio log diary Not as required 14) Radio communications - SART/AIS-SART Not as required 15) ISM - Ism certificate Not as required The vessel was released again on Sep 3 and left the port enroute to Varna, where it arrived on Sep 4. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/16tGU8Ac1a/