Valerie Ship Details and Seafarer Feedback

On April 27, 2026, the MV 'Valerie' was detained in Ipswich, UK, due to a series of safety violations totaling 23 deficiencies, with four categorized as serious enough to warrant immediate action. The major issues identified included: an inoperative emergency signal alarm, compromised structural integrity regarding fire prevention, malfunctioning fire detection and alarm systems, and non-compliance with the International Safety Management (ISM) code as its certificate was not up to required standards. After rectifying these deficiencies, the vessel was released on May 7 and subsequently set sail for Rouen, reaching its destination on May 13.

On August 18, 2018, at approximately 1:35 PM, the vessel 'Valerie' experienced a significant main engine failure while positioned at 38°08'10.066” N and 024°06'11.20” E, near Karistos. Following this incident, local port authorities promptly detained the ship at Karistos anchorage to ensure safety and compliance. The vessel will remain under scrutiny until necessary repairs are finalized and a certificate of seaworthiness is duly issued.