Ro-Ro Cargo Ship HASHIM LEGACY Detained at Lamu

The ro-ro cargo ship HASHIM LEGACY (IMO 8223244), flying the flag of Togo, has been detained following a Port State Control inspection under the Indian Ocean Memorandum of Understanding regime. The inspection was conducted at the port of Lamu on 15 Sep 2026. Surveyors recorded a total of 25 deficiencies, one of which was classified as detainable, prompting authorities to order the vessel's detention until the issue is rectified. The vessel is managed under the ISM Code by MASRAHA SHIPPING SA, which bears responsibility for addressing the deficiencies identified during the inspection before the ship can be released to resume operations. Port State Control inspections under the Indian Ocean MoU are designed to verify compliance with international safety, pollution prevention and crew welfare standards, and detentions are issued when deficiencies are serious enough to pose a risk to the vessel, its crew or the environment. No further details regarding the specific nature of the detainable deficiency or the vessel's release status have been disclosed. The HASHIM LEGACY will remain under detention at Lamu until the relevant authorities confirm that corrective action has been taken and the vessel meets the required safety standards.