General Cargo Ship ANASTASIA Detained at Gemlik Port

The general cargo/multipurpose vessel ANASTASIA (IMO 8926121) was detained by Port State Control following an inspection at the port of Gemlik on 12 Dec 2025. The inspection, carried out under the Mediterranean Memorandum of Understanding (Med MoU), identified 16 deficiencies, six of which were assessed as detainable. The 2,528 gross tonnage vessel sails under the flag of Palau. Its ISM company is listed as PROSPERITAS SHIPPING LTD. Authorities have not released further details on the specific nature of the deficiencies found during the inspection. Port State Control inspections are conducted to verify compliance with international maritime safety, environmental and labour conventions. Detentions occur when inspectors determine that deficiencies pose a risk to the safety of the vessel, its crew, or the environment, requiring rectification before the ship is permitted to resume operations. The vessel will remain detained at Gemlik until the identified deficiencies are addressed to the satisfaction of the relevant port state authorities and clearance to sail is granted. No information has been provided regarding a timeline for the vessel's release or the scope of repairs required.