Container Ship SAN GIORGIO Detained in Nelson

The container ship SAN GIORGIO (IMO 9625918) has been detained in the port of Nelson following a Port State Control inspection conducted on 03 Nov 2026 under the Tokyo MoU regime. Inspectors identified four deficiencies during the examination, all of which were classified as detainable, prompting authorities to hold the vessel in port until the issues are rectified. No further details on the specific nature of the deficiencies were disclosed in the report. SAN GIORGIO flies the flag of Cyprus and has a gross tonnage of 20,239. The vessel is managed under the ISM Code by Eastern Mediterranean Maritime Limited, which is responsible for ensuring compliance with international safety and operational standards. Port State Control inspections under the Tokyo MoU are designed to verify that foreign ships calling at member ports comply with international conventions covering safety, pollution prevention, and crew welfare. Detentions are issued when deficiencies are deemed serious enough to pose a risk to the vessel, its crew, or the environment, and the ship will remain in Nelson until the detaining authority confirms the deficiencies have been resolved.