Marshall Islands-Flagged PRABHA Detained in Pointe Noire

The vessel PRABHA (IMO 1138414), flying the flag of the Marshall Islands, was detained following a Port State Control inspection conducted under the Abuja MoU at Pointe Noire on 23 Apr 2026. Inspectors recorded a total of seven deficiencies during the examination of the vessel, though none were classified as detainable deficiencies according to the inspection report. Despite this classification, port authorities proceeded to detain the ship following the inspection. PRABHA is registered under the ship type "Other special activities" and has a gross tonnage of 7,740 with a deadweight of 6,000 tonnes. The Abuja MoU, which governs Port State Control cooperation among maritime authorities in West and Central Africa, oversaw the inspection that led to the detention action. No further details regarding the specific nature of the seven deficiencies or the conditions required for the vessel's release have been disclosed in the inspection record. The detention remains in effect pending resolution of the issues identified during the Pointe Noire inspection.