Ship released after most serious defiencies were rectified

After several serious deficiencies, which were found on the 'BBC Lagos' after she ran aground off Helsingborg, have been rectified the ship has left the port on Aug 7 at 8.50 p.m. A total of 17 deficiencies, some being serious, were discovered during the inspections in port. Among other things, the ship had several safety deficiencies, which meant that the ship was not allowed to leave the Skåne harbor. The safety culture on board was found to be inadequate by the Transport Agency. The automatic alarm was turned off and safety systems were manipulated. After the most serious shortcomings were rectified the ship was released. The Russian master of the vessel was arrested suspected of negligence and being drunken at the helm with 2,5 per thousand. The 'BBC Lagos' was now being expected in Las Palmas on Aug 18.