Reviews & Ratings for the Poyraz

On March 21, 2026, the vessel 'Poyraz' was detained in Burgas due to a staggering 16 deficiencies, with 11 classified as serious enough to warrant the ship's detention. Key issues identified included missing certificates related to financial security for both repatriation and shipowner liability, as well as the absence of a Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan. Additionally, the medical certificate for the crew was found to be expired, and the seafarers' employment agreements were also outdated. The state of the lifeboats raised alarms, as they were reported inoperative and not properly maintained, contributing to concerns regarding the vessel’s safety measures. Other critical deficiencies included a lack of necessary information in the voyage or passage plan, problems with the inoperative long-range identification and tracking system, and a non-compliant ISM certificate. After addressing these deficiencies, the 'Poyraz' was released from detention on March 27, 2026, and set sail toward Sulina, expecting to arrive on March 28. This recent incident adds to the vessel's troubling record, following its previous detentions on December 11, 2025, in Gemlik, where it faced 26 deficiencies, and June 25, 2025, in Constanta, with an alarming 37 deficiencies noted. The ongoing issues highlight significant concerns about compliance and safety protocols aboard the 'Poyraz'.

On June 25, 2025, the cargo vessel 'Poyraz' was detained in the Port of Constanta, Romania, after inspectors identified a staggering 37 deficiencies on board. Among these, 15 were deemed serious enough to warrant immediate detention, raising significant concerns about the ship's operational safety. Key issues included expired certificates for financial security regarding repatriation and shipowner's liability, and a missing Certificate for rating able seafarers on deck, engine, and electro-technical operations. Additional critical deficiencies noted involved the absence of a fire safety operational booklet, an ineffective Cargo Securing Manual, and navigation systems that failed to meet regulatory standards, including a malfunctioning gyro compass and non-compliant AIS. Radio communication equipment was also found lacking, with the Satellite EPIRB not meeting requirements and operations and maintenance records missing. Fire safety standards were far from satisfactory, with fire doors deemed inoperative and ventilation systems not functioning. Additionally, essential life-saving appliances had expired batteries, and the emergency source of power—namely, the emergency generator—was reported as inoperative. Alarmingly, training for fire drills was insufficient, and the vessel lacked an ISM certificate. After addressing the identified deficiencies, the 'Poyraz' was cleared for departure on June 29, 2025, and is now en route to Varna, Bulgaria, with an estimated time of arrival set for June 30, 2025.