Palau-Flagged LOREN PRIMA Detained in Italy After Inspection

The vessel LOREN PRIMA (IMO 8973629), flying the flag of Palau, has been detained following a Port State Control inspection under the Paris MoU. The inspection took place on 27 Oct 2026 at the port of Termini Imerese, Italy. Inspectors recorded a total of 10 deficiencies aboard the vessel, of which 7 were classified as detainable, prompting authorities to hold the ship in port. LOREN PRIMA is registered under the ship type "Other special activities" and has a gross tonnage of 237. Detention under the Paris MoU framework occurs when deficiencies found during inspection are considered serious enough to pose a risk to safety, health, or the environment, or when they breach applicable international conventions. The vessel will remain in Termini Imerese until the outstanding deficiencies are rectified to the satisfaction of port state control officers and a follow-up inspection confirms compliance. The Paris MoU regime covers 27 maritime administrations across Europe and the North Atlantic and conducts regular inspections of foreign-flagged vessels calling at member ports to verify compliance with international safety, pollution prevention, and crew welfare standards. No further details regarding the specific nature of the deficiencies or the timeline for release have been disclosed.