Malta-Flagged Yacht ANJELIF Detained in Savona

The commercial yacht ANJELIF (IMO 1013339), flying the flag of Malta, was detained in the Italian port of Savona following a Port State Control inspection carried out on 04 Nov 2026 under the Paris MoU regime. Inspectors recorded a total of 18 deficiencies, of which nine were classified as detainable, prompting authorities to hold the vessel in port until the issues are rectified. The 499 gross tonnage yacht remains under detention pending verification that the identified faults have been addressed to the satisfaction of Port State Control officers. Neither the specific nature of the deficiencies nor the vessel's planned next port of call has been disclosed in the inspection report. Vessels detained under the Paris MoU framework are typically required to undergo a follow-up inspection before being cleared to resume operations, and detention records are made publicly available as part of the organisation's efforts to monitor compliance with international maritime safety standards. The Paris MoU coordinates Port State Control inspections across a network of European and North Atlantic ports, targeting vessels based on risk profiles that include ship type, age, and flag performance history. Detentions are issued when deficiencies are deemed serious enough to pose a risk to the safety of the vessel, crew, or the marine environment if left unaddressed.