Gas Carrier NAVIA Detained in Bulgaria After PSC Inspection

The gas carrier NAVIA (IMO 9260366), flagged in Vietnam, was detained by port state control authorities in Burgas, Bulgaria, following an inspection conducted on 28 Aug 2026 under the Paris MoU regime. Inspectors recorded a total of 13 deficiencies during the inspection, of which nine were classified as detainable, prompting authorities to hold the vessel in port pending corrective action. The gas carrier has a gross tonnage of 5,286 and is managed under the ISM Code by Ocean Express Shipping Co Ltd. The Paris MoU on Port State Control conducts inspections of foreign-flagged vessels calling at ports across its member states to verify compliance with international maritime safety, security and environmental standards. Vessels found with serious deficiencies affecting seaworthiness, crew safety or pollution prevention can be detained until the issues are rectified and verified by inspectors, restricting the ship's ability to sail. No further details on the specific nature of the deficiencies or the anticipated release date have been disclosed.