Livestock Carrier Pacific M Detained After Inspection in Midia

The livestock carrier PACIFIC M (IMO 7041053) was detained following a Port State Control inspection conducted on 31 Oct 2026 at the port of Midia, under the Black Sea MOU regime. Inspectors recorded a total of 17 deficiencies during the examination, though none were classified as detainable deficiencies under the applicable criteria. Despite this classification, the vessel has been detained, according to the inspection report. The PACIFIC M is a Togo-flagged vessel with a gross tonnage of 2,987 and a deadweight of 2,568 tonnes. The ship is managed under the International Safety Management Code by Alpha Management Co SA, which bears responsibility for addressing the deficiencies identified and securing the vessel's release. Port State Control inspections are designed to verify compliance with international maritime safety, pollution prevention, and crew welfare standards. Detentions typically remain in effect until the responsible company demonstrates that outstanding issues have been rectified to the satisfaction of the relevant maritime authority. Further details on the specific deficiencies and the timeline for the vessel's release have not been disclosed.