Malta-Flagged Yacht FATSA Detained at Piraeus

The commercial yacht FATSA, flagged in Malta, was detained at the port of Piraeus following a Port State Control inspection conducted on 26 Aug 2026 under the Paris MoU regime. Inspectors identified four deficiencies during the inspection, two of which were classified as detainable, prompting authorities to hold the vessel in port. The FATSA, bearing IMO number 9888546, has a gross tonnage of 314 and is classified as a commercial yacht. Port State Control inspections are carried out to verify that foreign-flagged vessels calling at ports within a MoU region comply with international safety, environmental and labour standards. When deficiencies are deemed serious enough to pose a risk to the vessel, its crew, or the environment, port authorities can detain the ship until the issues are rectified and verified through a follow-up inspection. No further details regarding the specific nature of the deficiencies or the anticipated duration of the detention have been disclosed. The vessel will remain held at Piraeus pending resolution of the identified issues and confirmation of compliance by Paris MoU inspectors before it is permitted to resume operations.