Reviews & Ratings for the Poyraz
IMO: 8725656
General Cargo Ship, Tanzania
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Vessel Details
MMSI
677055600
Callsign
5IM656
Width
13.0 m
Length
114.0 m
Reviews (1)
John
2023-09-12
Position: Motorman
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Latest News (2)
Third detention within a few months
**Title: "Poyraz" Faces Third Detention in Just Months Due to Serious Deficiencies** On March 21, 2026, the cargo vessel "Poyraz" found itself detained in the port of Burgas, citing a staggering 16 deficiencies, 11 of which were classified as serious enough to warrant this action. The issues identified included: 1. Missing financial security documentation for crew repatriation. 2. Absent documentation regarding shipowner liability financial security. 3. Lack of a Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan. 4. An expired medical certificate. 5. Outdated seafarers' employment agreements. 6. Inoperative lifeboats. 7. Poorly maintained lifeboats. 8. A non-compliant Ballast Water Management Plan. 9. Insufficient information in the voyage or passage plan. 10. An inoperative long-range identification and tracking system. 11. The ISM (International Safety Management) certificate not meeting required standards. After addressing the necessary compliance issues, the "Poyraz" was cleared and resumed its journey on March 27, heading towards Sulina with an estimated time of arrival on March 28. This recent detention marks the third instance for the "Poyraz" in a short span, following its previous detentions on December 11, 2025, in Gemlik, where the vessel was found with 26 deficiencies, and on June 25, 2025, in Constanta, with a staggering 37 deficiencies. For ongoing updates and maritime news, follow us on social media.
Detention in Constanta
On June 25, 2025, the 'Poyraz' was detained in Constanta with 37 deficiencies, 15 of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Certifcate & Doc - Certificate or documentary evidence of financial security for repatriation Expired 2) Certificate & Doc - Certificate or documentary evidence of financial security relating to shipowners liability Expired 3) Certificate & Doc - Certificate for rating able seafarer deck/engine and electro-technical Missing 4) Certificate & Doc - Fire safety operational booklet Missing 5) Cargo operations - Cargo Securing Manual Not as required 6) Safety of navigation - AIS Not as required 7) Safety of navigation - Cyro compass Inoperative 8)) Radio communication - Satellite EPIRB' Not as required 9) Radio communication - Operation/Maintenance Not as required 10) Fire safety - Fire doors/openings in fire resisting division Inoperative 11) Fire safety - Ventilation Inoperative 12) Life saving Appliances - Emergency equipment for 2-way comm Batteries expired 13) Emergency systems - Emergency source of power - emergency generator Inoperative 14) Emergency systems - Fire drills Lack of training 15) ISM - Ism certificate Not as required The vessel was released again on June 29, headed to Varna with an ETA as of June 30. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591
Frequently Asked Questions
π₯ Were there any fires on Poyraz?
Based on available news reports, Poyraz has been mentioned in connection with fire-related incidents. There have been 1 news reports mentioning fire incidents. For detailed information about specific incidents, please refer to the latest news section above.
π Did Poyraz sink or have any sinking incidents?
Based on available news reports, Poyraz has been mentioned in connection with sinking-related incidents. There have been 1 news reports mentioning sinking incidents. For detailed information about specific incidents, please refer to the latest news section above.
π€ Were there any injuries or accidents on Poyraz?
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βοΈ Did Poyraz have any engine problems?
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π Was Poyraz detained or arrested?
Based on available news reports, Poyraz has been mentioned in connection with detention-related incidents. There have been 2 news reports mentioning detentions. For detailed information about specific incidents, please refer to the latest news section above.