General Cargo Ship WAEL K Detained in Kalymnos

The general cargo/multipurpose vessel WAEL K (IMO 9001148) was detained by Port State Control following an inspection at Kalymnos, Greece, on 10 Aug 2026, under the Paris MoU regime. Inspectors identified 27 deficiencies aboard the ship, of which 15 were classified as detainable, prompting authorities to hold the vessel in port. The WAEL K flies the flag of Comoros (KN), has a gross tonnage of 4,955, and is managed by Istmarine Ship Management SA under the International Safety Management (ISM) Code. The high number of detainable deficiencies relative to total findings indicates significant safety or operational shortcomings identified during the inspection, though specific details of the individual deficiencies were not disclosed in the report. Detentions under the Paris MoU framework are issued when inspectors determine that conditions on board pose a risk to the safety of the crew, the vessel, or the environment, or fail to meet international maritime conventions. The vessel will remain in Kalymnos until the identified deficiencies are rectified and the ship passes a follow-up inspection confirming compliance with applicable safety standards. No further details regarding the timeline for release have been provided.