Norwegian-Flagged Taklift Detained in Gothenburg

The vessel TAKLIFT, sailing under the Norwegian flag, was detained in the port of Goteborg following a Port State Control inspection conducted under the Paris MoU on 20 Feb 2026. Inspectors recorded a total of five deficiencies during the examination, one of which was classified as detainable, prompting authorities to hold the vessel in port pending corrective action. TAKLIFT, identified by IMO number 8639431, is classified under the ship type "Other special activities" and has a gross tonnage of 994. The vessel's detention was recorded as part of routine Paris MoU inspection activity, which monitors compliance with international safety, pollution prevention and crew welfare standards among vessels calling at European ports. No further details regarding the specific nature of the deficiencies or the timeline for release have been disclosed. Vessels detained under the Paris MoU are typically required to rectify the identified faults and undergo a follow-up inspection before being cleared to resume operations.