Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Jaohar-Ranim

On March 17, 2025, the vessel 'Jaohar Ranim' faced detention in Kocaeli due to a staggering 25 deficiencies identified during inspections. Out of these, eleven were deemed serious enough to warrant the ship's detention. The critical issues included the following: 1. **Life-Saving Appliances**: Lifeboats were reported as inoperative. 2. **Life-Saving Appliances**: Inflatable liferafts were not properly stowed. 3. **Fire Safety**: The fire pump and its associated pipes were inoperative. 4. **Fire Safety**: Remote control systems for fire safety were not functional. 5. **Fire Safety**: The fire detection and alarm system had not been properly maintained. 6. **Fire Safety**: Fire doors and openings in fire-resisting divisions did not meet required standards. 7. **Safety of Navigation**: Nautical publications were found to be expired. 8. **Safety of Navigation**: Documentation related to drills and steering gear tests was insufficient. 9. **Emergency Systems**: Emergency lighting, batteries, and switches were inoperative. 10. **Water/Weathertight Integrity**: Doors were not maintained appropriately. 11. **Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery**: Auxiliary machinery failed to meet the required standards. After addressing these deficiencies, the 'Jaohar Ranim' was released from detention on March 23, 2025, and made its way to the Istanbul Anchorage for further operations.

In a significant development, the 'Jaohar Ranim' completed its journey to Durres, arriving on the morning of August 10, 2022. This vessel, carrying an impressive cargo of 6,000 tons of Ukrainian wheat, departed from Izmail on July 28, marking a pivotal moment as it became the first cargo ship to reach Albania from Ukraine since the onset of the ongoing conflict sparked by the Russian invasion. The arrival of the Jaohar Ranim symbolizes hope for food security and highlights resilience amidst challenging times.