General Cargo Ship Baron Detained in Split After Inspection

The general cargo/multipurpose vessel BARON (IMO 7352476) was detained at the port of Split following a Port State Control inspection conducted on 16 Oct 2026 under the Paris MoU regime. Inspectors recorded a total of 15 deficiencies, six of which were classified as detainable, resulting in the vessel being held pending rectification. The BARON, flagged in Comoros (KM) and measuring 4,382 gross tonnage, is managed under the ISM Code by Amira Shipping Co. The detention places restrictions on the vessel's departure from Split until the identified deficiencies are addressed to the satisfaction of port authorities. Detentions under the Paris MoU framework are issued when inspectors determine that deficiencies pose a risk to the safety of the ship, its crew, or the marine environment, or indicate non-compliance with applicable international conventions. The specific nature of the deficiencies identified on board the BARON has not been disclosed in the available inspection record. Further details regarding the vessel's release, including the timeline for corrective action and any follow-up inspection, have not yet been made public.