General Cargo Ship PRIMA Detained in Valletta Over Deficiencies

The general cargo/multipurpose vessel PRIMA (IMO 8422010) was detained in Valletta following a Port State Control inspection conducted on 25 Feb 2026, according to a Paris MoU detention report. Inspectors recorded 28 total deficiencies, of which 25 were classified as detainable, prompting authorities to hold the ship in port. The PRIMA is a 1,559 gross tonnage vessel flying the flag of the Gambia (GM). The ship is managed under the ISM Code by Kinisis Navigation SA, which is responsible for addressing the deficiencies identified during the inspection before the vessel can be released. The Paris MoU operates a port state control regime across European and North Atlantic waters aimed at eliminating substandard shipping through inspections of foreign-flagged vessels calling at member ports. A high ratio of detainable deficiencies relative to total deficiencies, as recorded in this case, typically indicates serious concerns regarding the vessel's structural, safety, or operational condition. The vessel will remain under detention in Valletta until the identified deficiencies are rectified to the satisfaction of port state control authorities and a follow-up inspection confirms compliance with applicable international maritime safety standards. No further details regarding the specific nature of the deficiencies or a timeline for release have been disclosed.