Ro-Ro Passenger Ship AL ANDALUS EXPRESS Detained in Eivissa

The Ro-Ro passenger ship AL ANDALUS EXPRESS (IMO 8512152), flagged in Cyprus, was detained during a Port State Control inspection in Eivissa on 13 Jul 2026. The vessel, with a gross tonnage of 14,411, was inspected under the Paris Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regime. The inspection identified a total of 13 deficiencies, including one considered detainable. The ship is managed by ISM company Armas Naviera SA. Following the findings, authorities decided to detain the vessel until the critical issues are addressed. Port State Control detentions are measures to ensure maritime safety and compliance with international regulations. The detention of AL ANDALUS EXPRESS highlights ongoing enforcement efforts in the Paris MOU region to maintain safety standards on passenger vessels. The ship will remain detained in Eivissa until the detainable deficiencies are rectified and verified by the authorities, ensuring it meets all safety and operational requirements before resuming service.