Bulk Carrier NEW VICTORY Detained in Ceuta After Inspection

The bulk carrier NEW VICTORY (IMO 9159050) was detained by Port State Control authorities in Ceuta following an inspection conducted on 02 Feb 2026 under the Paris MoU regime. Inspectors recorded a total of four deficiencies aboard the vessel, two of which were assessed as detainable, resulting in the ship being held in port pending rectification. The vessel, flagged in Belize, has a gross tonnage of 15,949. It is managed under the ISM Code by GMZ SHIP MANAGEMENT CO HELLAS, which is responsible for addressing the identified deficiencies before the vessel can be cleared to resume operations. Detentions under the Paris MoU framework occur when inspectors determine that deficiencies pose a risk to the safety of the ship, its crew, or the environment, or when the vessel's condition does not meet applicable international conventions. Port State Control inspections are a key mechanism used by maritime authorities across member states to enforce compliance with safety, pollution prevention, and working condition standards for vessels calling at their ports. No further details regarding the specific nature of the deficiencies or the timeline for the vessel's release have been disclosed. The case adds to the broader record of inspection outcomes tracked under the Paris MoU, which regularly publishes detention data for vessels calling at ports within its jurisdiction.