Rome, 26 August (LaPresse) – The Genoa Coast Guard has notified the command of the Panamanian-flagged container ship Mn Hansa Horneburg, with a gross tonnage (GT) of over 18,000 tonnes, of the administrative detention order issued at the end of a safety inspection carried out by Port State Control Inspection Unit personnel. The inspection revealed that, although the vessel had valid certificates issued by the flag state attesting to its compliance with the Marpol international conventions, it did not fully comply with the requirements relating to the containment of nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions into the air. ‘We always carry out thorough checks in this area,’ said an officer from the inspection team. "In this case, we found that several components of the on-board electric generators did not bear the identification marks required by the regulations and the NOx Technical Code for the prevention of air pollution. Therefore, compliance with the correct operating parameters necessary to contain NOx emissions within the standard limits cannot be guaranteed." The inspection covered all operational areas of the ship – from the bridge to the engine room and the crew quarters – and was supplemented by an emergency drill to test the crew's readiness. The ship will only be allowed to depart after all deficiencies have been remedied under the supervision of the flag administration and the classification society, and after passing the final inspection by the Port State Control Inspection Unit. “The operation confirms the ongoing commitment of the Genoa Coast Guard to protecting the environment, which led to the administrative detention of 10 ships in 2025 for failure to comply with international regulations governing the sector,” the statement concludes.
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