Reviews & Ratings for the Saimaagracht

On July 30, 2019, the freighter 'Saimaagracht' encountered a leaking pipe while sailing from Stavanger to Kotka, approximately 56 miles off the Butt of Lewis. The incident occurred at 12:50 p.m. and was swiftly addressed, with the problem resolved by 1:05 p.m. Thankfully, no external assistance was required to manage the situation. The vessel is scheduled to arrive at its destination in Kotka on August 4.

On June 8, 2014, a Russian crew member aboard the 'Saimaagracht' required immediate medical attention, prompting a swift medevac operation by the Coast Guard. The vessel was located approximately 11 miles off the coast of Cameron when the crew reported that the individual was experiencing severe symptoms, including coughing up blood and struggling to breathe. At around 2:15 p.m., the situation escalated, leading to the Coast Guard being alerted. Just a couple of hours later, around 4 p.m., an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter, manned by Air Station Houston personnel and accompanied by a rescue swimmer, successfully evacuated the man. He was promptly transported to Chennault International Airport, where an ambulance was waiting to rush him to Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. Fortunately, medical assessments indicated that the crew member was in stable condition following treatment.

On April 7, 2014, the cargo vessel 'Saimaagracht' made a significant discovery in the Atlantic Ocean, locating the abandoned 11-meter yacht 'Pokerface,' linked to the missing Dutch solo sailor Sietse Hagen. The 70-year-old sailor had set off from Tenerife to Barbados on January 15 and had not been in contact since his departure. The 'Saimaagracht,' en route from Savannah to Agadir, found the drifting Gib’Sea Flush Poker approximately 2,000 kilometers off the coast of Morocco. Upon discovery, the crew attempted to reach the yacht via VHF radio, but after receiving no response, they boarded the vessel. What they found was disheartening—a battered yacht adrift with no one aboard. Documentation revealed that 'Pokerface' was owned by Sietse Hagen, indicating it had endured rough weather during its time at sea. The crew made efforts to secure the yacht by attempting to tow it, but these attempts were unsuccessful. They proceeded to recover all personal documents and valuables left aboard. Prioritizing maritime safety, the captain ultimately decided to sink 'Pokerface.' This incident has left Sietse Hagen, an internationally recognized missing person, shrouded in mystery as the search for him continues.