Two merchant ships were stopped in the port of Cagliari due to irregularities that put the safety of navigation at risk .

The deficiencies were found during the usual checks by the staff of the Port State Control Unit of the Port State Control Unit of Cagliari.

"The safety of navigation, the protection of the marine environment, as well as the protection of workers" are at risk , which is why " both units were detained ", explain the Coast Guard. You will be "allowed to resume navigation only after safety conditions have been completely restored".

Inspectors also accused one of the two merchant ships, flying the Finnish flag, of failing to comply with community legislation on ship recycling and the correct management of dangerous materials. The owner company was fined 1,600 euros .

(Unioneonline/vl)

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