Norwegian-Flagged Normand Cutter Detained at Blyth

The offshore support vessel Normand Cutter (IMO 9231535) was detained at the port of Blyth following a Port State Control inspection conducted on 08 Aug 2026, according to a report issued under the Paris MoU regime. Inspectors recorded 21 deficiencies in total, of which 13 were assessed as detainable, prompting authorities to hold the vessel in port pending corrective action. The Norwegian-flagged ship, classified for other special activities, has a gross tonnage of 10,979 and is managed under the ISM Code by Solstad Shipping AS. Port State Control inspections under the Paris MoU are designed to verify that foreign-flagged vessels calling at member ports comply with international safety, environmental and labour conventions. A detention is issued when deficiencies are considered serious enough to pose a risk to the vessel, its crew, or the marine environment, and the ship is barred from sailing until the issues are rectified and verified by the relevant authority. No further details on the specific nature of the deficiencies have been disclosed. The vessel will remain under detention at Blyth until Port State Control authorities confirm that the outstanding issues have been resolved and clearance to sail is granted.