VERA ROSE

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Ship banned from ParisMOU ports after three detentions in less than a year

The 'Vera Rose' has been banned from Paris MOU ports after failing three safety inspections in nine months. since August 2024 in Cyprus, followed by another one in Turkey in January 2024, and finally in Constanta on May 21, 2025. where the ship was detained for eight days due to 22 deficiencies, nine of which having been regarded as grounds for a detention. Hull corrosion was spotted bythe inspectors, and there were no certificates relating to seafarer rescue. The ISM code compliance document was not properly filled in, and the emergency generator was damaged. The crew lacked training in fire drills, and the heating, air conditioning and ventilation systems were not operational. The vessel was also missing charts and lacked loading information on stability and structural strength. Insurance is provided by Oslo insurer Hydor. The ship has been moored at the Tuzla shipyard area from June 1 to June 5, before proceeding to Iskenderun with an ETA as of June 15.

Ship stuck on Corinth Canal

On Nov 25, 2019, the 'Vera Rose" ran aground in the Corinth Canal at the bridge in Isthmia while transiting the canal in western direction. A tug refloated the ship within an hour, and it continued the voyage from Istanbul to Sibenik with an ETA as of Nov 28. Greek report with photos: https://www.loutrakiblog.gr/2019/11/25/ploio-kollise-sti-dioryga-foto/

Oil spill during bunkering operation

Fuel leaked over board from the "Athina P" during bunkering operations in Elevsis on Jan 26, 2016. She was receiving fuel from the tanker "Agia Kiriaki" when the leak occurred. An oil slick of some 100 square meters was to be removed by a cleanup company. The masters and chief engineers of both vessels were detained for investigation.