Bulk Carrier MAGNUM Detained in Aliaga Port

The bulk carrier MAGNUM (IMO 9266918), flagged in Panama, was detained following a Port State Control inspection at Aliaga on 29 Jun 2026. The vessel, with a gross tonnage of 19,738, was found with a total of 16 deficiencies, including four detainable deficiencies. The inspection was conducted under the Mediterranean Memorandum of Understanding (Med MoU) framework. The ship is managed by GALAXY SHIPPING VENTURES S.A., which is listed as the ISM company responsible for the vessel's safety management. Detentions typically indicate serious non-compliance with international maritime safety or environmental regulations, requiring corrective actions before the vessel can resume operations. The detention of MAGNUM highlights ongoing enforcement efforts to ensure maritime safety and regulatory adherence in the region.