General Cargo Ship ALBERTO TOPIC Detained in Baie Comeau

The general cargo/multipurpose vessel ALBERTO TOPIC (IMO 9728473) has been detained following a Port State Control inspection at Baie Comeau on 26 Oct 2026, carried out under the Paris MoU regime. Inspectors recorded a total of 10 deficiencies aboard the Marshall Islands-flagged ship, of which 4 were assessed as detainable, prompting authorities to hold the vessel in port until the issues are rectified. The ALBERTO TOPIC has a gross tonnage of 21,571 and is managed under the ISM Code by Marfin Management SAM. Port State Control detentions are imposed when inspectors determine that deficiencies pose a risk to the safety of the ship, its crew, or the environment, or when the vessel is found not to comply with applicable international conventions. Under Paris MoU procedures, a detained vessel must address all detainable deficiencies and undergo a follow-up inspection before it is permitted to resume operations and depart the port. No further details regarding the specific nature of the deficiencies or an expected release date for the vessel have been disclosed.