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The 'ASC Brave' was detained in Tianjin on Oct 21, 2026, with four detainable defienices: 07105 - FIRE SAFETY - Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions (no responsibility of RO) 06101 - CARGO OPERATIONS INCLUDING EQUIPMENT - Cargo Securing Manual (no responsibility of RO) 04114 - EMERGENCY SYSTEMS - Emergency source of power - Emergency generator (no responsibility of RO) 14108 - POLLUTION PREVENTION - MARPOL ANNEX I - 15 PPM Alarm arrangmts. (no responsibility of RO).

On Oct 21, 2026, the medical evacuation of a crew member of Ukrainian nationality was requested from the 'Cycladic Spire', which was located about 149 nautical miles northwest of Cape Vilano. The CCS Fisterra of Salvamento Marítimo deployed the SAR helicopter Helimer 402, which hoisted the patient and transported him to Alvedro for further transfer to the hospital.

The 'The Diplomat' was detained in Tianjin on Oct 21, 2026, with two detainable defienices: 14108 - POLLUTION PREVENTION - MARPOL ANNEX I - 15 PPM Alarm arrangmts. (no responsibility of RO) 07114 - FIRE SAFETY - Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces (no responsibility of RO).

The 'Traverse Antwerp' was arrested in Singapore, after its arrival from Son Duong Port, on Oct 16, 2026, at 2.24 p.m. at the Eastern Bunkering Anchorage B - Grid 5817D. The arresting solicitor listed was the law firm Titanium Law Chambers LLC. The vessel was added to the list of vessels under Sheriff’s arrest in Singapore’s court system. No details were provided regarding the reason behind the arrest. As of Oct 21, the ship remained moored in pos. 01° 17' N 103° 59' E.

The 'General Polad Hashimov' was detained in Constanta on Oct 13, 2026, with 16 detainable defiencies. 10103 - Safety of Navigation - Radar - no responsibility of RO; 10116 - Safety of Navigation - Nautical publications - no responsibility of RO; 10118 - Safety of Navigation - Speed and distance indicator - no responsibility of RO; 10123 - Safety of Navigation - International code of signals-SOLAS - no responsibility of RO; 1204 - Certificate and Documentation - Crew Certificates - Certificate for personnel on tankers - no responsibility of RO; 12106 - Dangerous goods - Instrumentation - no responsibility of RO; 1308 - Certificate and Documentation - Documents - Records of rest - no responsibility of RO; 14107 - Pollution prevention - Marpol Annex I - Oil disch. Monitoring and control system - no responsibility of RO; 18203 - Labour Conditions-Conditions of employment - Wages - no responsibility of RO; 18314 - Labour Conditions-Accommodation, recreational facilities, food and catering - Provisions quantity - no responsibility of RO; 18321 - Labour Conditions-Accommodation, recreational facilities, food and catering - Heating, air conditioning and ventilation - no responsibility of RO; 18409 - Labour Conditions-Health protection, medical care,social security - Dangerous areas - no responsibility of RO; 2117 - Structural Conditions - Decks - corrosion - no responsibility of RO; 4109 - Emergency Systems - Fire drills - no responsibility of RO; 5108 - Radio Communications - Performance standards for radio equipment - no responsibility of RO; 7106 - Fire safety - Fire detection and alarm system - no responsibility of RO. The ship was released again on Oct 21 and left the port enroute to Giurgiulesti with an ETA as of Oct 22.