Offshore Supply Vessel PAULA Detained in Constanta

The offshore supply vessel PAULA (IMO 9561435) was detained in the port of Constanta following a Port State Control inspection conducted on 10 Jul 2026. The vessel, flagged under MH and operated by ISM company OSM Offshore AS, was found with a total of 14 deficiencies, seven of which were deemed detainable. The inspection was carried out under the Paris Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) framework. With a gross tonnage of 496, PAULA's detention highlights significant non-compliance issues that required immediate corrective action before the vessel could resume operations. Port State Control detentions serve as a critical enforcement mechanism to ensure maritime safety and environmental standards. The detention of PAULA underscores the ongoing efforts by authorities to uphold these standards in the region. The vessel will remain detained until all detainable deficiencies are rectified and verified by the relevant authorities.