General Cargo Ship CHELSEA-4 Detained in Gemlik

The general cargo/multipurpose vessel CHELSEA-4 (IMO 9386146) has been detained by Port State Control authorities in Gemlik following an inspection conducted on 07 Jan 2026 under the Mediterranean Memorandum of Understanding (Med MoU). Inspectors recorded 25 deficiencies during the port call, of which 13 were assessed as detainable, prompting authorities to hold the vessel in port. The ship, which flies the Comoros (KM) flag and has a gross tonnage of 5,223, is managed under the International Safety Management (ISM) Code by Valship PE. Port State Control detentions are issued when inspectors identify deficiencies serious enough to pose a risk to the safety of the vessel, its crew, or the marine environment, or where non-compliance with international conventions is found. The high number of detainable deficiencies relative to total findings indicates significant concerns were raised across multiple areas of the vessel's condition or operation during the inspection. The vessel will remain in Gemlik until the identified deficiencies are rectified to the satisfaction of Port State Control officers and clearance to sail is granted. Further details regarding the specific nature of the deficiencies and the timeline for release have not been disclosed.