Tanzania-Flagged Cargo Ship Armony Detained in Varna

The general cargo vessel Armony (IMO 7615012), flagged in Tanzania, was detained at the Bulgarian port of Varna following a Port State Control inspection conducted under the Paris MoU on 07 Aug 2026. Inspectors identified 26 deficiencies during the examination, of which 21 were classified as detainable, prompting authorities to hold the vessel in port until the issues are addressed. The scale of the deficiencies indicates significant concerns regarding the ship's compliance with international safety and operational standards. The 1,690 gross tonnage multipurpose cargo ship is managed under the ISM Code by Info Market Srl, which is responsible for ensuring the vessel meets applicable safety management requirements. Built decades ago given its IMO number range, the ship falls into the general cargo/multipurpose category commonly used for smaller-scale shipments across regional trade routes. The detention adds to the record of Paris MoU port state control actions in the Black Sea region, where inspectors continue to target older tonnage for compliance checks. No further details on the specific nature of the deficiencies or a timeline for release have been disclosed by port authorities.