Container Ship Samskip Hoffell Detained in Immingham

The container vessel Samskip Hoffell has been detained at the port of Immingham following a Port State Control inspection under the Paris MoU. The inspection, carried out on 28 Dec 2025, identified 26 deficiencies, five of which were classified as detainable, prompting authorities to hold the vessel until the issues are resolved. The Samskip Hoffell, registered under the Netherlands flag with IMO number 9196943, has a gross tonnage of 4,454. The vessel is managed under the ISM Company Naveto BV. Details of the specific detainable deficiencies have not been disclosed in the inspection report. Port State Control inspections under the Paris MoU are conducted to verify compliance with international safety, pollution prevention and crew welfare standards. Vessels found with serious deficiencies affecting seaworthiness, pollution risk or crew safety may be detained until corrective measures are implemented and verified by inspectors. No further information has been released regarding the timeline for the vessel's release or the nature of remedial actions being undertaken by the operator.