Chemical Tanker ANNIKA Detained in Malmo Port Inspection

The chemical tanker ANNIKA (IMO 9628489) was detained following a Port State Control inspection conducted under the Paris MoU regime on 23 Sep 2026 at the port of Malmo. Inspectors identified 16 deficiencies during the check, four of which were classified as detainable, prompting authorities to hold the vessel until the issues are addressed. ANNIKA is a German-flagged chemical tanker with a gross tonnage of 1,236. The vessel is managed under the ISM Code by Hans Rinck GmbH & Co KG, which is responsible for ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards aboard the ship. Detentions under the Paris MoU are issued when inspectors find deficiencies serious enough to pose a risk to the safety of the crew, the vessel, or the environment, or when they indicate non-compliance with applicable international conventions. The vessel will remain detained in Malmo until the detainable deficiencies are rectified and a follow-up inspection confirms the ship meets the required standards for release. No further details on the specific nature of the deficiencies or an expected release date have been disclosed.