Palau-Flagged General Cargo Ship Detained in Brindisi

The general cargo/multipurpose vessel CARIBBEAN PEARL (IMO 8919831) was detained in the Italian port of Brindisi following a Port State Control inspection conducted on 26 Jan 2026 under the Paris MoU regime. Inspectors recorded a total of 18 deficiencies during the examination, of which 8 were classified as detainable, prompting authorities to hold the vessel in port until the issues are rectified and a follow-up inspection confirms compliance. No further details on the specific nature of the deficiencies were disclosed in the detention report. The CARIBBEAN PEARL, flagged in Palau, has a gross tonnage of 4,169 and is managed under the International Safety Management (ISM) Code by Happy Sea Lines SA. The ship's detention adds it to the list of vessels flagged for substandard conditions under the Paris MoU's inspection regime, which monitors ships calling at European ports to ensure compliance with international safety, pollution prevention and labour standards. The vessel will remain detained in Brindisi until the identified deficiencies are addressed to the satisfaction of Port State Control authorities, who will then clear it to resume commercial operations.