MSC ANSHIKA VI Detained in Antwerpen for Deficiencies

The container vessel MSC ANSHIKA VI was detained in the port of Antwerpen following a Port State Control inspection conducted on 09 Jul 2026. The ship, flagged in Portugal and managed by MSC Shipmanagement Ltd, was found with a total of 17 deficiencies, of which 7 were classified as detainable. The inspection was carried out under the Paris Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) framework, which oversees maritime safety and environmental compliance in European waters. The vessel has a gross tonnage of 64,845 and is subject to strict regulatory standards to ensure safe operation. Detentions typically occur when deficiencies pose significant safety risks or indicate non-compliance with international maritime regulations. The detention of MSC ANSHIKA VI highlights ongoing enforcement efforts to maintain safety and environmental standards in global shipping. The vessel will remain under detention until the identified issues are rectified and it complies fully with the applicable regulations, allowing it to resume normal operations.