General Cargo Ship ANNA Detained After Gemlik Inspection

The general cargo/multipurpose vessel ANNA (IMO 9040962) has been detained following a Port State Control inspection in Gemlik, under the Mediterranean Memorandum of Understanding (Med MoU) framework. The inspection, carried out on 06 Feb 2026, identified a total of 15 deficiencies, six of which were classified as detainable. The 1,488 gross tonnage vessel flies the flag of Palau (PW) and is managed under the International Safety Management (ISM) Code by AB Denizcilik ve Ticaret Ltd. Port State Control authorities ordered the ship held in port pending rectification of the detainable deficiencies, a standard measure used when safety, pollution-prevention or crew welfare standards fall below international requirements. Detentions under the Med MoU are recorded as part of a wider regional effort to enforce compliance with conventions including SOLAS, MARPOL and the Maritime Labour Convention. Vessels flagged to Palau and similar registries are subject to the same inspection regime as other flag states calling at Mediterranean ports, with detention data used to assess flag and company performance over time. No further details have been released regarding the specific nature of the deficiencies or the expected duration of the detention. The vessel will remain held in Gemlik until the identified issues are resolved and a follow-up inspection confirms compliance, allowing port authorities to authorise its release.