Reviews & Ratings for the Epic-Burano

On February 21 at noon, the tanker 'Epic Burano' faced detention following an inspection at the Kalamata port conducted by a recognized inspector from the PSC/PARIS MOU. The inspection revealed significant violations, prompting the Central Port Authority of Kalamata to enforce administrative penalties. As of February 24, the vessel remained anchored at position 37° 0.38' N 022° 6.85' E. After a period of detention, the tanker set sail again on March, departing at 6:45 p.m. on its journey towards Aspropyrgos. By March 4, at 12:30 p.m., 'Epic Burano' had dropped anchor off the coast of Piraeus at coordinates 37° 50.89' N 023° 31.53' E.

On February 20, 2020, the Kalamata Port Authority received notification regarding the arrival of the tanker 'Epic Burano,' which was carrying a crew of 16. The vessel was scheduled to dock for essential supplies and to address repairs following a significant fire that took place in the engine room on February 19. The fire resulted in considerable damage to various components, including the incinerator, boiler, and surrounding areas, although fortunately, there were no reported injuries or marine pollution incidents. The 'Epic Burano' arrived at Kalamata Port on February 21 at 5:20 AM. The Central Port Authority of Kalamata detained the ship until all necessary repairs were completed and a certification from the ship's registrar was obtained. As of February 22, the vessel was anchored at position 37° 0.37' N, 022° 6.77' E in Kalamata anchorage.

In a troubling incident reported by Dryad Maritime Intelligence, the tanker 'Super League' was boarded by pirates while navigating 55 nautical miles off the coast of Equatorial Guinea, close to its border with Gabon. The vessel had departed from Owendo on January 4, with a stop in Douala on January 9, and was en route to Port Louis, anticipating arrival on January 24. Shortly after, the situation escalated further when the cargo ship 'San Miguel' suffered a hijacking, leading to the kidnapping of three crew members just 20 nautical miles off the coast of Bata, Equatorial Guinea.