FLUVIUS AXE

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Detained by MCA for 2 days

The ship was detained at Southampton with four deficiencies with one reason for detention on Jan. 14 and released from detention on Jan. 16, 2014.

Russian officer hospitalized after fall on deck

The 1st officer of the "BBS Sea" suffered back and head injuries in a fall on the deck of his ship on Dec 3, 2012. Officials of the Water Police at 9 a.m. boarded the ship in the small southern lock in Brunsbüttel in order to check the free board. On the way to measure the freeboard amidships the 54 year old Russian sailor slipped on the wet, sloping deck and fell on his back. The officer had been wearing safety shoes. He was taken to the West Coast Hospital Brunsbüttel. According to initial findings, the ship's officer has suffered bruises and a concussion. As the freeboard calculation found no surcharge, the "BBS SEA" could then continue the journey towards Kiel. In the lock Kiel Holtenau another deck officer went on board.