Read Authentic Ratings for the Snow

On May 12, 2026, the cargo ship 'Snow' faced detention at the port of Livorno, Italy, after inspections uncovered a total of 17 deficiencies. Notably, 11 of these were classified as serious, prompting the authorities to take action. Among the major violations were invalid certificates including the International Air Pollution Certificate and the International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate, both essential for the ship's compliance with international maritime regulations. Other critical documents found to be lacking included the Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate, Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate, Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate, and Load Lines Certificate. In addition to documentation issues, safety measures on board were also found wanting. Fire safety requirements were not met, with fire doors and dampers failing to comply with regulations. Navigation safety was compromised as well, with nautical publications on board not updated. Labour conditions onboard were addressed too, revealing that sanitary facilities were poorly maintained, creating further concerns. Moreover, the vessel's ISM (International Safety Management) certification was also flagged as not meeting the required standards. Following these inspections, the 'Snow' was released from detention on May 23, 2026. Subsequently, the ship set sail towards Haifa, Israel, with an estimated time of arrival (ETA) of May 30. Maritime authorities continue to emphasize the importance of maintaining compliance and the integrity of ship operations to ensure safety at sea.