General Cargo Vessel AL KAREEM ZAFER Detained in Aliaga

The general cargo vessel AL KAREEM ZAFER (IMO 9016179) was detained during a Port State Control inspection in Aliaga on 13 Jul 2026. The ship, flagged under KN and operated by Ammoun Shipping & Trading, was found with a total of 16 deficiencies, including 4 detainable issues. The inspection was conducted under the Mediterranean Memorandum of Understanding (Med MoU) framework. The vessel has a gross tonnage of 4,382 and is classified as a general cargo/multipurpose ship. The detainable deficiencies indicate serious non-compliance with international maritime safety or environmental standards, prompting the detention. Port State Control inspections are routine measures to ensure vessels meet safety, security, and environmental regulations. Detention means the vessel is not allowed to sail until the identified deficiencies are rectified and verified. The detention of AL KAREEM ZAFER highlights ongoing enforcement efforts in the Mediterranean region to uphold maritime safety standards.