Bulk Carrier Pacific Star Detained in Gdynia

The bulk carrier PACIFIC STAR (IMO 9470387) was detained following a Port State Control inspection conducted under the Paris MoU at the port of Gdynia on 28 Oct 2026. Inspectors recorded 22 deficiencies, of which 8 were classified as detainable, prompting authorities to hold the vessel until the issues are rectified. The Liberia-flagged ship, with a gross tonnage of 41,718, is managed under the ISM Company TTS Denizcilik AS. Details regarding the specific nature of the deficiencies have not been disclosed in the inspection record, though the high number of detainable items indicates significant safety or operational shortcomings identified during the port call. Under Paris MoU protocols, a vessel is released from detention only after the responsible flag administration or classification society confirms that all detainable deficiencies have been resolved and a follow-up inspection verifies compliance. Detentions of this scale are recorded in the Paris MoU database and can affect the vessel's risk profile for future inspections, as well as the inspection history of its flag state and management company. Further updates on the vessel's status, including the timeline for release, are expected as corrective actions are completed and verified by port state control authorities in Gdynia.