Estonian-Flagged Vessel GAMMA Detained in Genoa

The vessel GAMMA (IMO 8618322), flying the flag of Estonia, was detained in the Italian port of Genoa following a Port State Control inspection conducted on 19 Feb 2026 under the Paris MoU regime. Inspectors recorded nine deficiencies during the examination, of which six were deemed serious enough to warrant detention. The vessel, classified as a ship engaged in other special activities, has a gross tonnage of 4,729. Authorities have not released details of the specific nature of the deficiencies identified. The Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control covers inspections across European ports and parts of the North Atlantic, aiming to eliminate substandard shipping through a harmonised system of checks. Vessels with a high number of detainable deficiencies, such as GAMMA, are typically flagged for closer scrutiny in future port calls and may face increased inspection frequency under the regime's risk-based targeting system. GAMMA will remain detained in Genoa until the identified deficiencies are rectified and the vessel is cleared for release by port authorities. No further information regarding the timeline for resolution or the vessel's operator has been disclosed.