Bulk Carrier WADI ALMALEKAT Detained Under Paris MoU

The bulk carrier WADI ALMALEKAT (IMO 9763904) has been detained following a Port State Control inspection under the Paris MoU at Fraser-Surrey Docks on 19 Feb 2026. Inspectors recorded 43 total deficiencies, of which 10 were classified as detainable, prompting authorities to hold the vessel in port. The Egyptian-flagged ship has a gross tonnage of 44,069 and is managed under the ISM Code by National Navigation Co. The scale of deficiencies identified, spanning a wide range of safety and operational issues, led inspectors to conclude that the vessel could not safely continue its voyage without rectification. Detention will remain in effect until the vessel's operator addresses the outstanding deficiencies to the satisfaction of Paris MoU inspectors and demonstrates compliance with applicable international safety and pollution prevention standards. Further details regarding the specific nature of the deficiencies and the timeline for release have not been disclosed. The case adds to the broader record of Port State Control enforcement actions against bulk carriers calling at North American ports under the Paris MoU regime.