General Cargo Ship RUBYN Detained in Hamburg

The general cargo/multipurpose vessel RUBYN (IMO 8511885) was detained in Hamburg following a Port State Control inspection conducted under the Paris MoU on 19 Feb 2026. Inspectors recorded a total of 27 deficiencies, six of which were assessed as detainable, prompting authorities to hold the ship until the issues are rectified. RUBYN is a 1,512 gross tonnage general cargo/multipurpose ship flying the flag of Comoros (KM). The vessel is managed under the ISM Code by RUBYN SHIPPING LTD, which bears responsibility for ensuring the ship's safety management system addresses the shortcomings identified during the inspection. Under Paris MoU procedures, a detention is imposed when deficiencies are serious enough to pose a risk to the safety, health of those on board, or the environment, or where the ship is found not to comply with applicable international conventions. The vessel will remain detained in Hamburg until the responsible parties demonstrate that the deficiencies have been corrected and a follow-up inspection confirms compliance with relevant safety and operational standards. Further details regarding the specific nature of the 27 deficiencies and the timeline for release have not been disclosed.