General Cargo Ship SAFI M Detained in Tuapse

The general cargo/multipurpose vessel SAFI M was detained on 01 Sep 2026 following a Port State Control inspection at the Russian port of Tuapse under the Black Sea MOU. Inspectors recorded 20 deficiencies during the examination, though none were classified as detainable, according to the inspection report. SAFI M (IMO 8502470) sails under the flag of Saint Kitts and Nevis and has a gross tonnage of 5,974 with a deadweight of 9,650. The vessel is managed under the ISM Code by Pewter Maritime Corp, which bears responsibility for ensuring compliance with international safety and operational standards. Despite the absence of deficiencies formally classified as detainable, the authorities in Tuapse opted to detain the ship, reflecting the accumulated scope of the 20 issues identified across the vessel's systems and documentation. Port State Control regimes such as the Black Sea MOU retain discretion to detain vessels where the overall condition raises concerns about seaworthiness or crew safety, even when individual findings fall short of automatic detention criteria. The vessel will remain in Tuapse until the identified deficiencies are addressed and verified by inspectors, allowing it to be cleared for onward operation. No further details on the specific nature of the deficiencies or a timeline for release have been disclosed.