Greek Tug CHRISTOS XIII Detained in Brindisi

The Greek-flagged tug CHRISTOS XIII was detained in the port of Brindisi following a Port State Control inspection conducted on 20 Jul 2026. The vessel, which has a gross tonnage of 216, was found with a total of 10 deficiencies, of which 4 were considered detainable. The inspection was carried out under the Paris Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) framework, which aims to ensure maritime safety and environmental protection through rigorous vessel inspections. The detainable deficiencies indicate serious non-compliance issues that posed risks to the vessel's safe operation. Detention means the tug is prohibited from sailing until the identified deficiencies are rectified and the vessel passes a follow-up inspection. This action underscores the importance of maintaining strict adherence to international maritime regulations to safeguard crew safety and prevent maritime incidents. Authorities at Brindisi will oversee the corrective measures before allowing CHRISTOS XIII to resume operations.