Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Forester

On January 25, 2026, the cargo vessel 'Forester' experienced a mechanical failure while navigating near the coast of Büyükçekmece. The ship, which was making its way from İzmir to the Russian port of Poti, required assistance and was subsequently towed by the tugboat 'Kurtarma 11' (IMO: 9854399). With the help of a pilot and under the guidance of the Istanbul Ship Traffic Services Center, 'Forester' was safely docked at Ambarlı Anchorage, coordinates 40° 56' N 028° 38' E. As of January 30, the vessel remained anchored at this location. For an image related to this event, please see the report here: https://x.com/kiyiemniyet/status/2015537181276729662/photo/1.

On April 11, 2025, the vessel 'Forester' faced detention in Izmir due to a series of 14 deficiencies identified during an inspection. Among these, five were categorized as critical, leading to the ship's immediate halt. The major areas of concern included: 1) Safety of navigation, specifically the failure to update navigational charts; 2) Emergency preparedness, where there was a noted lack of training for abandon ship drills; 3) Inadequate fire drills highlighting insufficient training; 4) Poor maintenance of emergency lighting systems, battery functions, and switches; and 5) Non-compliance with ISM regulations, as the ISM certificate was issued incorrectly. Following remediation, the 'Forester' was cleared and subsequently departed from Izmir on April 16, 2025, setting sail for Cesme.

The maritime industry has been alerted to the abandonment of the vessel FORESTER (IMO: 9003524), which has been reported to the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF). Key details surrounding the vessel include: - **Flag**: Tanzania - **Location**: Gulluk Anch, Turkiye - **Wages Owed**: Crew members have not received their pay for 5 months. - **Crew Size**: The ship is manned by 9 seafarers. - **Nationalities of Crew**: The seafarers hail from Azerbaijan, Georgia, India, and Turkiye. - **Report Date to ITF**: The abandonment issue was officially reported on April 9, 2025. - **Current Status**: The case remains open, pending necessary action. This incident is part of the ITF's ongoing efforts to monitor and address crew abandonment issues globally, ensuring better treatment and fair pay for maritime workers.