General Cargo Ship ALAA M Detained in Zarzis

The general cargo/multipurpose vessel ALAA M (IMO 9237175) has been detained following a Port State Control inspection at the port of Zarzis on 07 Aug 2026, under the Mediterranean Memorandum of Understanding (Med MoU) framework. The inspection identified a total of 23 deficiencies, three of which were classified as detainable, prompting authorities to hold the vessel in port until the issues are rectified. The 5,308 gross tonnage ship sails under the flag of Comoros (KN) and is managed by TAJ MANAGEMENT MARITIME CO under the ISM Code. Port State Control inspections are conducted to verify compliance with international maritime safety, security and environmental standards, including SOLAS, MARPOL and STCW requirements. Vessels found with detainable deficiencies are held until corrective actions are completed and verified, ensuring they do not pose a risk to crew, cargo or the marine environment before being permitted to resume operations. No further details on the specific nature of the deficiencies or an expected release date for ALAA M have been disclosed. The vessel remains under detention at Zarzis pending resolution of the identified safety concerns.