Reviews & Ratings for the Flamuri

The vessel 'Flamuri', which had been at the center of pollution concerns, has departed from the port of Saint-Malo. After more than a month of being docked at the Vauban basin, the ship made its exit on March 1, 2025, smoothly navigating through the Naye lock at 9:10 a.m. The authorities granted permission for the ship's departure in mid-February, following a thorough assessment. Environment and safety advocacy group Robin des Bois had issued warnings regarding the 'Flamuri' after it arrived off the coast of Saint-Malo on December 21, 2024, traveling from Varna. The vessel docked at the Vauban basin on January 18, 2025, primarily to offload a cargo of soybeans intended for animal feed, part of which raised concerns due to contamination risks.

The 'Flamuri', a vessel under scrutiny by the environmental organization Robin des Bois, will not face detention at the Saint-Malo port in Ille-et-Vilaine. Concerns arose after the NGO identified potential pollution risks linked to the ship, which had reportedly experienced a pipe leak that contaminated part of its cargo—soybean meal imported from Varna—before reaching the French coast on December 21, 2024. The vessel entered the Vauban basin on January 18, 2025. Robin des Bois raised alarms regarding the ship's questionable condition, citing inadequate maintenance and wear. They urged local authorities to prevent its departure and demanded immediate repairs. However, on February 13, the Interregional Directorate of the North Atlantic-West Channel (DirNamo) confirmed that the 'Flamuri' had undergone a thorough inspection by the Saint-Malo ship safety center, and maritime experts determined that the vessel posed no immediate danger and did not require detention. To ensure maritime safety, the Regional Operational Center for Surveillance and Rescue (CROSS) will keep a close watch on the ship. In case of any incidents, emergency resources coordinated by the maritime prefecture, including Abeilles tugs, are poised to respond promptly. As of February 14, the 'Flamuri' continues to remain docked in Saint-Malo.

The vessel 'Flamuri' has been docked in the Vauban basin of Saint-Malo since January 18, 2025, following a significant technical failure. The incident occurred when a pipe rupture resulted in the contamination of part of the ship's cargo, which consisted of soybean cakes intended for animal feed. This ship, notorious for its lack of maintenance, has been flagged multiple times, having been registered in Malta, Panama, Belize, and now Liberia. Since 2011, the 'Flamuri' has received a staggering 154 reports of deficiencies, including inadequate structural integrity, non-compliance with MARPOL regulations, and dire living conditions for its crew—lacking essentials such as food and lifeboats. The technical troubles began off the coast of Corsica on December 21, 2024, prompting the ship's emergency docking at Saint-Malo. Upon arrival, some of the polluted cargo was offloaded, while a portion continues to remain onboard. Concerns have been raised about the shipowner’s potential plans to conduct repairs in the Black Sea, which could allow the vessel to resume operations despite its precarious condition. Notably, the 'Flamuri' has previously faced detentions in Novorossiysk and Constanta in 2013 and 2021, respectively. For further insights, readers can view the detailed report with accompanying photographs at the following link: https://lemarin.ouest-france.fr/shipping/le-navire-turc-flamuri-a-quai-dans-le-port-de-saint-malo-est-il-dangereux-5031925c-e4aa-11ef-95b5-abc03fff97b2.