General Cargo Vessel AKHISAR Detained in Algeciras

The general cargo vessel AKHISAR (IMO 9237149) was detained in the port of Algeciras following a Port State Control inspection conducted on 11 Jul 2026. The vessel, flagged under LR and operating under the Paris Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), was found with a total of 13 deficiencies, six of which were considered detainable. The inspection highlighted significant issues related to the ship's safety and operational standards. The vessel has a gross tonnage of 5,886 and is managed by the ISM company BAYRAKTAR GEMI. The detention indicates that the deficiencies posed a serious risk to the vessel’s safe operation and compliance with international maritime regulations. This action underscores the ongoing enforcement efforts by Port State Control authorities within the Paris MOU region to ensure maritime safety and environmental protection. The AKHISAR will remain detained until the identified detainable deficiencies are rectified and the vessel meets the required standards for safe operation.