Dominica-Flagged Vessel Takstein Detained at Teesport

The vessel Takstein (IMO 8636817), flying the flag of Dominica, was detained at Teesport following a Port State Control inspection conducted on 31 Jul 2026 under the Paris MoU regime. Inspectors identified a total of eight deficiencies during the check, five of which were assessed as detainable, prompting authorities to hold the vessel in port until the issues are rectified. Takstein is classified as an "other special activities" ship type and has a gross tonnage of 2,757. 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. Detentions are issued when deficiencies are serious enough to pose a risk to the safety of the crew, the vessel, or the environment, and the ship is not permitted to sail until corrective action has been taken and verified by the port authority. No further details regarding the specific nature of the deficiencies or the vessel's operator have been disclosed. The Takstein will remain under detention at Teesport pending resolution of the outstanding issues identified during the inspection.