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Released from detention on Oct. 31

Malta-flagged vessel, the Svetlana, was detained on October 12 at Cardiff and subsequently released on October 31. http://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/205980/uk-detains-five-foreign-flagged-vessels-in-october-2016/

Svetlana detained in Cardiff over safety deficiencies

A ship has been detained in Cardiff for nearly three weeks over a number of safety deficiencies found on board. The Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) said the Maltese-registered Svetlana had been held since 12 October. An MCA spokeswoman said the 11 deficiencies showed there was "clear evidence of a serious failure or lack of effective implementation of the safety management system on board". Svetlana's owners have been asked to comment. Port state control officers said the issues on the Svetlana all related to the international safety management code. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-south-east-wales-37803861

Propeller fouled by rope

The propeller of the "Drechtborg" after having entered the Kiel Canal locks in Brunsbuettel on Mar 8, 10.50 p.m., got fouled by a rope. The ship had to moor in the canal port of Brunsbuettel at the railway pilings. After the propeller was cleared, the ship sailed on Mar 9 at 4.45 a.m. and passed the Kiel Canal westbound.