Norwegian-Flagged AQUA SPA Detained After Hobart Inspection

The vessel AQUA SPA (IMO 9839337), flagged in Norway, was detained following a Port State Control inspection conducted on 06 May 2026 at Hobart, TAS. The inspection was carried out under the Indian MoU framework and identified three deficiencies, one of which was classified as detainable, triggering the detention order. The AQUA SPA is classified as another type of ship and is managed under the ISM Code by Solvtrans Management AS. Port State Control authorities did not disclose the specific nature of the detainable deficiency in the available report, though the presence of a detainable finding indicates a condition serious enough to warrant restricting the vessel's departure until corrective action is verified. Port State Control regimes such as the Indian MoU conduct inspections to verify compliance with international maritime safety, environmental, and labour conventions. Detentions are issued when inspectors determine that deficiencies pose a risk to the safety of the ship, its crew, or the marine environment. The vessel will remain detained in Hobart until the identified deficiency is rectified and authorities confirm the ship meets required standards for release.