Yacht detained in Łeba. Clearance pending safety compliance
Officers of the Polish Border Guard conducted a safety inspection of a Polish-flagged yacht, which had been ordered into the port of Łeba by the commander of patrol vessel SG-301.
In brief
A Polish-flagged yacht was directed from the Baltic Sea to the port of Łeba on the orders of the commander of the patrol vessel SG-301 and detained following an inspection by the Maritime Unit of the Polish Border Guard. The inspection revealed expired pyrotechnic flares, no STCW certificate, no original safety card and an incomplete crew that did not meet minimum manning requirements. The yacht may not leave port until the deficiencies are rectified, the Łeba Harbour Master was notified of the shortcomings, and the skipper was fined.
The inspection revealed a number of deficiencies affecting the vessel’s compliance with maritime safety regulations. These included expired pyrotechnic equipment, the absence of the required STCW certificate, lack of the original safety card, and an insufficient number of qualified crew members on board.
Until all deficiencies are rectified, the yacht is prohibited from leaving port. The Port Master of Łeba has been notified of the findings. The yacht’s skipper was fined by the Border Guard.
The Polish Border Guard stresses that adherence to safety standards and the possession of valid ship documentation are essential requirements for operating at sea.
Source: Gazeta Morska · Compiled by: Kamil Kusier
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