General Cargo Ship Evangelia Detained in Canakkale

The general cargo/multipurpose vessel EVANGELIA (IMO 9078531) was detained following a Port State Control inspection conducted on 11 Sep 2026 at the port of Canakkale, Turkey, under the Mediterranean Memorandum of Understanding (Med MoU). Inspectors recorded a total of 8 deficiencies during the examination, of which 2 were classified as detainable, prompting authorities to hold the vessel in port until the issues are rectified. The Palau-flagged (PW) ship has a gross tonnage of 1,532 and is managed under the ISM Code by ZEPHMAR SHIPPING COMPANY. Port State Control detentions occur when inspectors identify deficiencies serious enough to pose a risk to the safety of the crew, the vessel, or the environment, or when non-compliance with international maritime conventions is found. Vessels held under such detentions are typically required to address the identified deficiencies and undergo a follow-up inspection before being cleared to resume operations. No further details regarding the specific nature of the deficiencies or the vessel's planned voyage have been disclosed. Med MoU authorities routinely publish detention reports as part of efforts to monitor compliance with international safety, pollution prevention, and labour standards across the region's shipping traffic.