General Cargo Vessel CORSICA Detained in Constanta

The general cargo vessel CORSICA (IMO 9222352), flagged under KM, was detained at the port of Constanta following a Port State Control inspection on 23 Jul 2026. The vessel, with a gross tonnage of 5,548, was found to have 18 deficiencies, 11 of which were considered detainable. The inspection was conducted under the Paris Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) framework. The ship is managed by Oceanic Express Ship Mgmt Pvt, which is responsible for the vessel's compliance with international safety and operational standards. The detention indicates significant non-compliance issues that require rectification before the vessel can resume operations. Port State Control detentions serve as a critical mechanism to ensure maritime safety and environmental protection by enforcing adherence to international regulations. The detention of CORSICA underscores the importance of maintaining vessel standards to prevent risks to crew, cargo, and the marine environment.