Samro Vessel Reviews and Specifications
IMO: 8919790
General Cargo Ship, Saint Kitts and Nevis
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Vessel Details
MMSI
341288000
Callsign
V4NX4
Width
16.0 m
Length
90.0 m
Reviews (1)
Kevin
2023-10-18
Position: Second Engineer
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Latest News (2)
Detention in Galati
**Title: 'Samro' Faces Detention Again in Galati Over Safety Violations** On March 3, 2026, the vessel 'Samro' was detained in Galati, marking the second time in a year that it encountered such an issue. During this latest inspection, the ship was found to have a staggering 18 deficiencies, with eight of these identified as serious enough to warrant detention. The deficiencies highlighted included critical safety and navigational issues: 1. Missing certificate for watchkeeping ratings. 2. Absence of essential nautical publications for safe navigation. 3. Various concerns related to navigation safety. 4. Inadequate visibility from the navigation bridge. 5. Deficiencies in fixed fire extinguishing systems. 6. Improper use of launching arrangements for the rescue boat. 7. Maintenance and inspections of life-saving appliances not up to required standards. 8. Non-compliance with ISM (International Safety Management) certification. Following the inspection, the 'Samro' was released on March 12 and set sail towards Aliaga, where it is expected to arrive by March 18. Notably, this isn't the first detention for the vessel. Just days later, on March 19, the 'Samro' was again detained in Kocaeli, encountering 16 deficiencies, of which two were classified as serious. The ship managed to secure its release once more on March 20. For those following maritime news, the continual issues with the 'Samro' emphasize the importance of adhering to safety regulations in the shipping industry. You can stay updated by visiting our social media pages for the latest developments.
Detention in Kocaeli
On March 19, 2025, the 'Samro' was detained in Kocaeli with 16 deficiencies, two of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Structural conditions - Beams, frames, floors-op. damage Not as required 2) Structural conditions -Decks - Cracking Not as required The vessel was released again on March 20 and proceeded to Galati with an ETA as of March 23.. The last detention was on June 30, 2024, in Novorossiysk with 25 deficiencies for five days. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591
Frequently Asked Questions
π₯ Were there any fires on Samro?
Based on available news reports, Samro 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§βπ Was Samro involved in any migrant rescue operations?
Based on available news reports, Samro has been mentioned in connection with migrant-related incidents. There have been 1 news reports mentioning migrant operations. For detailed information about specific incidents, please refer to the latest news section above.
π Was Samro detained or arrested?
Based on available news reports, Samro 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.