Discover the Heraklitos: Ratings & Maritime News

**Title: 'Heraklitos' Temporarily Held in Brake Due to Multiple Deficiencies** In a recent port state control conducted on April 14, 2026, the vessel 'Heraklitos' has been detained at the port of Brake. The inspection revealed a staggering 30 deficiencies, with 12 identified as severe enough to warrant detention. These issues must be resolved before the ship is allowed to set sail again. Significant concerns raised during the inspection included improperly closing doors and fire doors, absence of emergency escape ladders from cranes, and inadequate lighting conditions, including several broken or missing fixtures. Additionally, the ship's cargo hold manhole covers were found unsealable, while the toilets and some bathrooms were reported in poor condition. Compounding these problems, hatch covers were not sealing correctly, the refrigerated storage for provisions was in deteriorating condition, and both the ballast water and sewage treatment systems were malfunctioning. Moreover, the crew was hindered in performing critical safety measures, such as conducting a fire drill, due to deficiencies in onboard communication, specifically a lack of functional radio equipment. As of April 16, the 'Heraklitos' remains anchored in Brake, awaiting remedial action to address these safety violations.