Portuguese-Flagged Cargo Ship EMSTAL Detained in Hull

The general cargo/multipurpose vessel EMSTAL (IMO 9356878) has been detained by the Paris MoU following a Port State Control inspection in Hull, carried out on 20 Dec 2025. Inspectors recorded a total of 12 deficiencies, two of which were assessed as detainable, prompting authorities to hold the vessel in port. The EMSTAL, flagged in Portugal, has a gross tonnage of 2,461. The vessel is managed under the ISM Code by HS Service GmbH & Co KG, which is responsible for addressing the identified deficiencies before the ship can be released to resume operations. Detentions under the Paris MoU regime are issued when inspectors find deficiencies serious enough to pose a risk to the safety of the vessel, its crew, or the environment, or when non-compliance with international maritime conventions is deemed significant. The vessel will remain in Hull until the outstanding issues are rectified and a follow-up inspection confirms compliance with applicable safety and operational standards. No further details on the specific nature of the deficiencies or an expected release date have been disclosed at this time.