Working Conditions Aboard the Omaya

**Title:** "Omaya Faces Second Detention in Just Over Two Months due to Multiple Deficiencies" In a troubling development, the bulk carrier **Omaya** found itself detained once more on **March 6, 2026**, at the port of **Aliaga**, racking up an alarming **24 deficiencies**. Of these, six were classified as serious enough to warrant the vessel's detention. The significant issues include: 1. **Pollution Prevention**: Inadequate management of oil and oily mixtures from machinery spaces, citing a lack of familiarity. 2. **Pollution Prevention**: The Ballast Water Management System was not properly maintained. 3. **Fire Safety**: Non-compliance regarding the fire pump and its associated pipes. 4. **Fire Safety**: Equipment and appliances for firefighting were inadequately maintained. 5. **Emergency Systems**: The emergency fire pump and its pipes were inoperative. 6. **Living and Working Conditions**: The cleanliness of the engine room was deemed insufficient. Following these inspections, the **Omaya** was cleared and released from detention on **March 7, 2026**, subsequently setting sail towards Romano, with an estimated arrival set for **March 11, 2026**. This recent detention marks the second occurrence for the **Omaya** in a span of just over two months, with its previous detention occurring on **December 29, 2025**, in **Constanta**, where it faced **25 deficiencies** and was held for **eight days**. For ongoing updates on maritime safety and vessel conditions, follow us for the latest news.

The "Omaya" was detained on Dec 29, 2025, in Constanta with 25 deficiencies,13 of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Certificate & Doc - Tonnage certificate Invalid 2) Certificate & Doc - Liability for the removal of wrecks certificate Invalid 3) Certificate & Doc - Minimum Safe Manning Document Invalid 4) Certificate & Doc - Civil liability for Bunker Oil pollution damage certificate Invalid 5) Certificate & Doc - Other (Certificates) Other 6) Fire safety - Fire doors/openings in fire resisting division Inoperative 7) Labour conditions - Wages Missing 8)) Labour conditions - Heating, air conditioning, ventilation Inoperative 9) Labour conditions - Sleeping room, additional spaces Not as required 10) Labour conditions - Provisions quantity Insufficient 11) Labour conditions - Gas instruments Inoperative 12) Emergency system - Fire drills Lack of training 13) ISM - Ism certificate Not as required The vessel was released again on Jan 5, 2026. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591