General Cargo Ship YAPRAKLI Detained After Port State Control Inspection

The general cargo/multipurpose vessel YAPRAKLI (IMO 8827430) was detained following a Port State Control inspection conducted under the Mediterranean MOU at the port of Gemlik on 23 Feb 2026. Inspectors recorded a total of 29 deficiencies, of which 5 were assessed as detainable, prompting authorities to hold the vessel pending corrective action. The ship is registered under the Vanuatu (VU) flag and has a gross tonnage of 875. It is managed by Pomartrans SA, listed as the ISM company responsible for the vessel's safety management system. Port State Control inspections are carried out to verify that foreign-flagged ships calling at member-state ports comply with international safety, pollution prevention and labour standards under conventions such as SOLAS, MARPOL and the MLC. A high number of deficiencies, particularly those classed as detainable, typically points to broader shortcomings in a vessel's maintenance or safety management rather than isolated faults. The vessel will remain under detention at Gemlik until the identified deficiencies are rectified and the flag state or a recognised organisation confirms compliance, allowing Port State Control to clear the ship for departure. No further details on the specific nature of the deficiencies or a release date have been disclosed.