General Cargo Vessel AYA Detained in Brindisi

The general cargo vessel AYA (IMO 9516557), flagged in Panama, was detained in Brindisi following a Port State Control inspection on 03 Jul 2026. The inspection, conducted under the Paris Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), identified a total of 12 deficiencies, six of which were considered detainable. AYA, with a gross tonnage of 4,327, is operated by the ISM company MILESTONE GEMI ISLET VE ACENTE. The detention indicates serious non-compliance issues that could affect the vessel's safety and operational standards. Port State Control inspections aim to ensure that foreign ships meet international safety, security, and environmental standards. The detention will remain in effect until the identified detainable deficiencies are rectified to the satisfaction of the authorities. Such actions are part of ongoing efforts to maintain maritime safety and protect port environments within the Paris MOU region.