General Cargo Ship RAVEN Detained in Varna

The general cargo/multipurpose vessel RAVEN (IMO 9165059) has been detained at the port of Varna following a Port State Control inspection conducted on 06 Nov 2026 under the Paris MoU regime. Inspectors recorded 31 deficiencies during the examination, of which 17 were classified as detainable, prompting authorities to hold the vessel pending corrective action. The RAVEN, flying the flag of Vanuatu, has a gross tonnage of 6,870. Its ISM company is listed as Archer Denizcilik ve Gemi. Port State Control inspections under the Paris MoU are designed to verify that foreign-flagged vessels calling at member ports comply with international safety, environmental and labour conventions. A high number of detainable deficiencies, as recorded in this case, typically indicates significant shortcomings that pose risks to the safety of the crew, the vessel or the environment, and generally requires the operator to undertake remedial repairs and surveys before the vessel is permitted to resume operations. Further details regarding the specific nature of the deficiencies, the timeline for release, and any classification society involvement have not been disclosed. The vessel remains under detention in Varna pending completion of the required corrective measures and a follow-up inspection by Paris MoU authorities.