Samro Vessel Reviews and Specifications

On March 3, 2026, the 'Samro' faced a detention in Galati, marking its second incident within a single year. This latest evaluation revealed 18 deficiencies, with eight classified as critical enough to warrant the vessel's detention. The serious issues identified included: 1) Missing Certificate for watchkeeping ratings; 2) Absence of essential nautical publications for safe navigation; 3) Additional navigation deficiencies; 4) Inadequate visibility at the navigation bridge; 5) A missing fixed fire extinguishing installation; 6) Improper usage of launching arrangements for the rescue boat; 7) Non-compliance with required maintenance and inspections of life-saving appliances; and 8) The ISM certificate not meeting necessary standards. After rectifying the noted deficiencies, the vessel was released on March 12 and set sail for Aliaga, with an estimated arrival date of March 18. Previously, the 'Samro' had been detained on March 19 in Kocaeli, where it was found to have 16 deficiencies, two of which were deemed serious enough for detention. The vessel was able to leave port again on March 20.

On March 19, 2025, the cargo ship 'Samro' faced detention in Kocaeli, Turkey, due to a total of 16 deficiencies, of which two were identified as serious enough to warrant the detention. The issues noted included significant structural damage to beams, frames, and floors, as well as cracking on the decks, which did not meet safety regulations. This incident marks a continuation of safety scrutiny for the vessel, which was previously detained on June 30, 2024, in Novorossiysk for an alarming tally of 25 deficiencies lasting five days. Following the recent detention, the 'Samro' was released the very next day, March 20, and is now en route to Galati with an estimated arrival time of March 23. Vigilance in maintaining maritime safety standards remains crucial as the industry continues to navigate challenges.