Due to numerous deficiencies in the safety of navigation found by the inspectors of the Port State Control Unit of the Port Authority, the cargo ship “Amira Joy”, flying the Panamanian flag, was blocked in Olbia.
Moored at the "Cocciani" pier from 10 January, the unit - 6,881 gross tons and used for the transport of general cargo - arrived from Sete, France, and reached the island to load blocks of marble to be delivered to Port Said. , in Egypt.
The deficiencies ascertained concern serious shortcomings relating to life-saving appliances, fire safety systems and systems and related maintenance procedures, as well as safety certification and on-board documents. Irregularities that make the merchant below the minimum safety standards required by international law. The "Amira Joy" will remain stationary on the quay until the rectification of the deficiencies found.
(Unioneonline / ss)