Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Yashma

In January 2026, the vessel formerly known as 'Yashna' underwent a significant rebranding, adopting the name 'Dek' and switching to a Vanuatu flag. However, on January 22, the ship faced a setback when it was detained in Damietta due to a total of nine identified deficiencies. Among these, three were classified as serious enough to warrant the detention: 1) Life-Saving Appliances - Missing means for recovering life-saving equipment; 2) Safety of Navigation - Electronic charts (ECDIS) found to be inoperative; and 3) Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery - Main propulsion engine not meeting required standards. Despite these issues, the 'Dek' was cleared and released on January 23. The vessel then set sail towards Haifa, successfully arriving at its destination on January 26.

On May 16, 2018, an alarming incident involving the vessel 'Yashma' transpired as it navigated towards the port of Frederiksværk after its departure from Kaliningrad. Reports from a pilot indicated that the ship was veering from its intended path, which ultimately led to a collision with a green fairway buoy. During this maneuver, the ship ventured out of its designated six-meter zone, all while maintaining a draft of 5.2 meters. Following the allision, the 'Yashma' successfully docked in Frederiksværk at 3 p.m. After an assessment by the Danish Maritime Authority, it was determined that the vessel had also potentially grounded. Subsequently, the 'Yashma' departed the port on May 17 at noon, setting its course towards Muuga with an estimated time of arrival set for May 20 at 3 a.m.

On April 24, 2018, at approximately 6:45 PM, the cargo ship 'Yashma,' en route from Kaliningrad, experienced a grounding incident off the coast of Frederiksværk, Denmark. Notably, the ship's master failed to report the incident, prompting a swift response from the Danish authorities. The Danish police conducted an onboard investigation, including alcohol tests for the crew, which returned negative results. The Danish patrol boat 'Askø,' stationed in Hundested, was dispatched to assist in the investigation and deployed a rubber boat to inspect the grounding scene and assess for any potential oil spills. Upon questioning the captain, he attributed the incident to a sudden gust of wind that diverted the unladen vessel from its intended course after departing Frederiksværk for Kaliningrad. Investigators also considered the possibility of a navigational error. Reports indicated that the 'Yashma' had anchored before starting its engine and subsequently ran aground outside the designated navigational fairway. Following the grounding, the ship was detained, and plans were made for a diver to examine the hull in preparation for potential salvage operations. By April 26, the vessel remained at coordinates 55° 57.13' N and 011° 59.78' E. As a result of the delayed reporting, the master of the ship was fined. The 'Yashma' successfully entered the port on April 27 at 11:20 AM and departed on April 28 at 2:40 AM after completing investigations, continuing its journey to Kaliningrad. The ship safely docked at the local container terminal on April 30 at 6:00 AM. For further information, Danish news outlets covered the incident with photos: [sn.dk](https://sn.dk/Halsnaes/Russisk-coaster-i-mystisk-uheld/artikel/741486) and [halsnaes.lokalavisen.dk](http://halsnaes.lokalavisen.dk/2018-04-25/-Russisk-skib-gik-p%C3%A5-grund-2055477.html).

In a dramatic twist during The Transat Bakerly Solo Transatlantic Race, French sailor Maxime Sorel was compelled to withdraw from the intense competition. On May 3, 2016, as he navigated the turbulent waters from Plymouth to New York aboard his yacht 'V and B', an unfortunate collision occurred with the cargo vessel 'Yashma', which was on its journey from Figueira da Foz to Gavle. The incident took place about 160 kilometers west of Penmarc'h around 10 a.m., while the Class40 fleet, comprised of ten vessels, was racing downwind in the northern Bay of Biscay approximately 90 nautical miles off Lorient. By 11:23 a.m., the CROSS Corsen was alerted to the situation by the Race Director, following Sorel's vessel sustaining significant damage to its bowsprit. Fortunately, Sorel emerged unscathed, and the stability of the yacht's mast was confirmed, allowing him to set a course for La Trinité sur Mer. Meanwhile, the 'Yashma' continued its route without interruption. The Brest operational center of the Navy took decisive action by deploying an F50M maritime surveillance aircraft to track the cargo ship. By 12:34 p.m., the aircraft confirmed the location of the 'Yashma', which acknowledged its involvement in the collision. At 1:20 p.m., the decision was made for the cargo vessel to divert to Brest, aiming for an anchorage arrival later that evening. Sorel was anticipated to reach La Trinité by the morning of May 4. For further details and visuals, please refer to the French maritime report available at https://www.premar-atlantique.gouv.fr/communiques-presse/collision-entre-cargo-voilier-transat-plymouth-new-york.html.