Reviews & Ratings for the Kamome-Victoria

On May 2, 2022, the cargo vessel 'Kamome Victoria' experienced a boarding incident while navigating the Gulf of Guinea, approximately 55 nautical miles south-southwest of Cotonou. The ship's crew, consisting of 21 Indian nationals, reportedly took refuge in the vessel's citadel to ensure their safety. Although details remain unverified, it has been suggested that this boarding may be associated with an ongoing military operation conducted by the Nigerian Navy, who have a history of patrolling the waters near Benin. By May 3, 'Kamome Victoria' resumed its journey toward Lagos, with an expected time of arrival scheduled for May 7.

On August 25, 2023, at 1715 LT, the United States Coast Guard received an alert concerning the grounding of the MOL-owned tanker KAMOME VICTORIA. The incident occurred in the Ambrose Channel, approximately five miles south of the iconic Verrazano Bridge. According to the Automatic Identification System (AIS) tracking data, the tanker was successfully refloated around three hours later and subsequently anchored near the site of the grounding. Details from the AIS route indicate a perplexing turn of events leading up to the incident. The vessel had been navigating a course from New York towards Sandy Hook but appeared to deviate off the fairway before altering its trajectory toward the Verrazano Bridge. After drifting for a period, KAMOME VICTORIA went off course again, resulting in the grounding. By 0400 UTC on August 26, KAMOME VICTORIA was confirmed to be at anchor. Fortunately, no leaks or damages have been reported in connection with this grounding, allowing for a swift resolution to the situation.