General Cargo Ship PRIMA Detained in Kocaeli

The general cargo/multipurpose vessel PRIMA (IMO 8422010) was detained following a Port State Control inspection conducted under the Mediterranean MOU at the Turkish port of Kocaeli on 21 Sep 2026. Inspectors recorded a total of 27 deficiencies aboard the vessel, of which 12 were classified as detainable, prompting authorities to hold the ship until the issues are rectified. The PRIMA, flying the flag of Germany (GM), has a gross tonnage of 1,559. The vessel is managed under the ISM Code by Kinisis Navigation SA. Port State Control detentions are imposed when inspectors identify deficiencies serious enough to pose a risk to the safety of the ship, its crew, or the environment, or when non-compliance with international maritime conventions is found. The Mediterranean MOU, one of several regional port state control regimes worldwide, conducts such inspections to verify that foreign-flagged vessels calling at member ports meet international safety, security, and environmental standards. No further details regarding the specific nature of the 27 deficiencies or the timeline for release of the vessel have been disclosed. The PRIMA will remain detained in Kocaeli until the flag state and classification society confirm that the identified deficiencies have been addressed to the satisfaction of port authorities.