Container Ship CT DANIEL Detained in Malta After Inspection

The container vessel CT DANIEL (IMO 9326988) was detained in Marsaxlokk, Malta, following a Port State Control inspection conducted on 28 Jan 2026 under the Mediterranean MoU regime. Inspectors recorded five deficiencies during the examination, four of which were classified as detainable, prompting authorities to hold the vessel in port until the issues are rectified. No further details on the specific nature of the deficiencies were disclosed in the report. The Portuguese-flagged ship has a gross tonnage of 9,990 and is managed under the ISM Code by USC Barnkrug GmbH & Co KG. Port State Control inspections are designed to verify compliance with international safety, environmental and labour conventions, and detentions are issued when deficiencies are deemed serious enough to pose a risk to the vessel, crew or the environment if the ship were to continue operating. The vessel will remain detained in Marsaxlokk until the identified deficiencies are addressed to the satisfaction of port state control officers and clearance is granted for departure.