Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Burhan-Dizman

On November 16, 2025, the cargo vessel 'Burhan Dizman' was detained at the bustling port of Novorossiysk after a thorough inspection conducted by authorities under the Black Sea Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The inspection revealed six significant deficiencies that prompted the vessel’s detention. Arriving from Istanbul on November 14, the 'Burhan Dizman' has been held in port as of November 19 while necessary corrective measures are implemented to address the identified issues.

On January 7, 2024, the cargo vessel 'Burhan Dizman' found refuge from severe weather conditions off the picturesque Sant Tomàs beach in Menorca. The ship, which was heading from El Aaiún to the Turkish port of Güllük, carries a contentious load of fishmeal and was expected to arrive by January 13. The source of this fishmeal has sparked significant debate, primarily due to allegations from the Polisario Front, who assert that these fisheries are located within Sahrawi maritime territories. This claim stands in stark contrast to two prior rulings from the European Court, which expressly forbade agreements with Morocco that could exploit resources from this contested region. Catalina Rosselló, the president of the Association of Friends of the Sahrawi People of the Balearic Islands, has vocally denounced such practices, labeling them as blatant exploitation of Western Sahara's natural resources. Despite the withdrawal of the European fishing fleet in July 2023, following the expiration of their agreement with Morocco, Rosselló highlights that European firms continue to engage in these transactions, alleging they are pilfering Sahrawi resources without repercussions. She has called for an extensive investigation into these matters and insists on the implementation of measures to protect the valuable resources of Western Sahara from further looting.

On June 6, 2022, at around noon, the Chania Port Authority received a distress call regarding a 34-year-old crew member aboard the 'Barva.' The vessel was navigating the waters northwest of the Gulf of Chania, en route from Aviles to Damietta, when the crew member required urgent medical assistance. Responding swiftly, a patrol boat was dispatched to the ship’s location to facilitate the evacuation. The patient was successfully retrieved and transported to the Venetian port of Chania, where an ambulance was waiting to take him to the General Hospital of Chania for necessary medical care.