What Crew Members Say About Mediva-Star
IMO: 8202812
Fishing Vessel, Namibia
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Vessel Details
MMSI
659454000
Callsign
V5RN
Width
13.0 m
Length
78.0 m
Reviews (1)
Kevin
2025-06-15
Position: Safety Officer
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Looking for information about this vessel. Any thoughts on this ship? Would sail again?
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No personal experience yet, just gathering info.
Latest News (1)
Russian Captain Faces Charges for Illegally Fishing in Namibian Waters
Vitaly Dukach, the captain of the fishing vessel 'Mediva Star,' has been summoned to the Walvis Bay Magistrate's Court to face allegations of illegal fishing in restricted maritime zones. The charges stem from activities conducted in October 2019, where it is claimed the 'Mediva Star' fished within a prohibitive 200-metre depth area. The vessel operates under the ownership of Joka Two Fishing, a company linked to prominent Namibian political figures, including former Swapo parliamentarian Theo Diergaardt. After a lengthy absence from Namibia, Dukach returned this week to surrender to authorities, as he was previously unable to be charged while out of the country. He has since been released on bail set at N$100,000, with his next court date scheduled for March 11, 2020. Dukach’s case adds to a growing list of foreign captains who have faced legal action for violations of the Marine Resources Act by fishing in prohibited waters.
Frequently Asked Questions
🌊 Did Mediva-Star sink or have any sinking incidents?
Based on available news reports, Mediva-Star has been mentioned in connection with sinking-related incidents. There have been 1 news reports mentioning sinking incidents. For detailed information about specific incidents, please refer to the latest news section above.
🚫 Are there any sanctions against Mediva-Star?
Based on available news reports, Mediva-Star has been mentioned in connection with sanction-related incidents. There have been 1 news reports mentioning sanctions. For detailed information about specific incidents, please refer to the latest news section above.