Sky-Marine Vessel Reviews and Specifications

On April 4, 2025, the 'Sky Marine' encountered significant operational issues, leading to its detention in Oristano. The inspection revealed an alarming total of 17 deficiencies, with eleven categorized as serious enough to warrant the vessel's detention. Key concerns included: 1. Certification & Documentation: The manning was below the minimum safe requirements. 2. Life Saving Appliances: Rescue boats found to be damaged. 3. Structural Conditions: Corrosion and holes present on the decks. 4. Structural Conditions of Tanks: Ballast, fuel, and other tanks were not compliant with regulations. 5. Emergency Systems: Inadequate training evident in fire drills. 6. Emergency Systems: Crew lacked required familiarity with emergency protocols. 7. Alarms: Steering gear alarms were found to be insufficient. 8. Fire Safety: Jacketed high-pressure lines and oil leakage alarm were inoperative. 9. Machinery: Main propulsion engine did not meet necessary standards. 10. Pollution Prevention: Oil filtering equipment was non-operational. 11. ISM Compliance: The ISM certificate was not in order. Following the inspection, the 'Sky Marine' was allowed to depart on April 8 and continued its journey to Annaba, where it docked on April 10. This incident marks a troubling pattern as it follows a previous detention on August 22, 2024, in Foynes, where the vessel was held for seven days due to ten deficiencies. Stakeholders are keeping a close watch on the vessel's compliance with maritime safety standards moving forward.

On November 4, 2018, the cargo ship 'Johanne', which was sailing from Diliskelesi to Antwerp with a crew of seven onboard, encountered a technical issue due to a malfunctioning rubber seal on a gasket. The vessel was located at coordinates 50°23'52.8" N, 000°45'32.4" E when the incident occurred. The CROSS Gris Nez reported the situation to Dover Coastguard at 3:55 p.m. Although the issue was significant, there was no request for external assistance. The problem was swiftly remedied by the crew and resolved by 7:15 p.m., with CROSS Gris Nez maintaining oversight throughout the episode. The 'Johanne' was transporting 3,622 metric tonnes of steel products at the time of the incident.