Bulk Carrier AT 27 Detained in Antalya Port

The bulk carrier AT 27 (IMO 9136539), flagged under SM, was detained at the port of Antalya following a Port State Control inspection on 16 Jul 2026. The vessel, with a gross tonnage of 15,935, is operated by Neapoli Shipping Ltd and falls under the Mediterranean Memorandum of Understanding (Med MoU). During the inspection, authorities identified a total of eight deficiencies, five of which were deemed detainable. The nature of these deficiencies was not specified, but the detention indicates significant non-compliance with international maritime safety or environmental standards. Port State Control inspections are routine measures to ensure vessels meet regulatory requirements and maintain safe operating conditions. Detentions are enforced when deficiencies pose serious risks to crew, cargo, or the marine environment. The detention of AT 27 underscores the ongoing efforts by Med MoU member states to uphold maritime safety standards in the Mediterranean region.