Palau-Flagged General Cargo Ship Detained in Rijeka

The general cargo/multipurpose vessel LBC TUGCE (IMO 9088299) was detained at the Croatian port of Rijeka following a Port State Control inspection conducted on 15 Sep 2026 under the Paris MoU regime. Inspectors recorded 25 total deficiencies during the examination, of which 15 were assessed as detainable, prompting authorities to hold the ship in port. The vessel, flying the flag of Palau, has a gross tonnage of 2,735. Its ISM Company is listed as Lipsos Bulk Carriers Shipping. Port State Control detentions occur when inspectors identify deficiencies serious enough to pose a risk to the safety of the ship, its crew, or the environment, requiring rectification before the vessel is permitted to depart. The Paris MoU coordinates ship inspections across European ports and parts of the North Atlantic to enforce compliance with international maritime safety, security, and environmental standards. No further details on the specific nature of the deficiencies or a timeline for the vessel's release have been disclosed. The case adds to the record of detentions logged under the Paris MoU framework for 2026.