VENTA MAERSK CLEARS KOTKA INSPECTION Container ship VENTA MAERSK underwent an initial inspection in Kotka on 22 Jan 2026 under the Paris MoU. Inspectors reviewed class certificates issued by LR on 27 Aug 2025 with expiry on 10 Jul 2028. Checks covered the accommodation and galley, engine room, navigation bridge, decks and forecastle and steering-room. No deficiencies were recorded, including detainable items. Flying the Danish flag and registered under IMO 9775763 with a gross tonnage of 34,882, the vessel is managed by MAERSK A/S. Built in December 2015, it operates as a container ship. The vessel was not detained and remains cleared for departure.

**COMBI DOCK I cleared after Esbjerg inspection** The COMBI DOCK I underwent an initial inspection in Esbjerg on 22 Jan 2026 under the Paris MoU. Inspectors reviewed certificates issued by DNV on 18 Mar 2025 and checked the accommodation, engine room, navigation bridge, decks and forecastle as well as the steering-room. The Portuguese-flagged heavy load vessel, IMO 9400473, with a gross tonnage of 17,341 and managed by HG Dry GmbH & Co KG, recorded zero deficiencies and no detainable items. Having met all requirements throughout operational and structural checks, the ship remains free to sail without detention.

**ALPPILA passes MoU inspection in Oxelosund** The general cargo/multipurpose vessel ALPPILA underwent an initial inspection in Oxelosund on 20 Jan 2026 under the Paris MoU, with surveyors completing all checks during a single visit, covering both initial and final inspections on the same day. Inspectors found no deficiencies or detainable items during the review. Checks covered accommodation, the engine room, navigation bridge and steering room, and included a review of safety management documentation. The 18-year-old Finnish-flagged ship, carrying IMO number 9381706 and managed by ESL Shipping Ltd, has a gross tonnage of 14,841. It holds a class certificate issued by LR valid until 11 Aug 2026. The vessel remains available for departure.

**AA-D cleared after Paris MoU inspection at Algeciras** On 20 Jan 2026 the oil/chemical tanker AA-D underwent an expanded inspection at Algeciras under the Paris MoU. The inspection included checks of accommodation and galley, ballast tanks from a manhole, engine room, navigation bridge, decks and forecastle, and steering room, with fire and emergency steering drills also observed. The 17-year-old Maltese-flag vessel, IMO 9566708, gross tonnage 4,812, operated by Marinpet Petrol Denizcilik under time charter, holds a Bureau Veritas class certificate valid until 09 Feb 2027. No deficiencies or detainable deficiencies were recorded. The vessel was not detained following the inspection.

The cargo ship Aurelia was attacked in the Black Sea shortly after departing from the Russian port of Novorossiysk. The incident caused physical damage to the vessel. Aurelia is currently docked at the port of Samsun in Turkey. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the attack.

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**MEDKON ANA Inspected in Marseille Under Paris MoU** The container ship MEDKON ANA was inspected at Marseille (GPM) on 18 Jan 2026 by Paris MoU authorities. Inspectors conducted a detailed inspection covering the accommodation and galley, cargo area, engine room, navigation bridge, decks and forecastle and steering-room, while observing an emergency steering drill. Four deficiencies were recorded, none of which were detainable. Built in 2004 with an IMO number of 9308596 and gross tonnage of 9,981, the Panamanian-flagged vessel is managed by OKYANUS EGE DENIZCILIK TICARET under certificates issued by RINA. The ship was not detained following the inspection.

**Bulk Carrier ISKANDAR Detained at Kalymnos** The bulk carrier ISKANDAR was detained at Kalymnos on 18 Jan 2026 following an expanded inspection by the Paris MoU. Checks covered the accommodation and galley, engine room, navigation bridge and decks, while fire, abandon ship, emergency steering and rescue boat drills were observed as part of the operational controls. The BB-flagged vessel, managed by Chekka Shipping SA and registered under IMO 9542829, has a gross tonnage of 22,697 and holds a valid RINA class certificate expiring on 10 Aug 2030. It recorded zero deficiencies, including no detainable items. The vessel remains under detention.

**Oil Tanker DURGA detained in Agioi Theodoroi** The oil tanker DURGA was detained at Agioi Theodoroi on 18 Jan 2026 by the Paris MoU following an expanded inspection. Inspectors reviewed certificates and examined accommodation and galley, ballast tanks, cargo area, engine room and navigation bridge, while emergency steering and fire drills were also observed and emergency systems such as fire pumps, generators, navigation equipment and alarms were tested. Eight deficiencies were recorded, none of which were detainable. The 22-year-old vessel, flying the TV flag and carrying IMO number 9260005, has a gross tonnage of 23,265 under the management of Lea Shipping Corp Ltd. The vessel remains under detention.

**ASPHALT TERANGA escapes detention at Oristano** The Panama-flagged oil tanker ASPHALT TERANGA was inspected under the Paris MoU at Oristano on 18 Jan 2026. Inspectors carried out an expanded inspection covering accommodation and galley, ballast tanks, cargo area, engine room, navigation bridge, decks and forecastle, and steering room, while fire and emergency steering drills were also observed. They identified ten deficiencies, none of which were detainable. At 6,292 gt and 23 years old, the tanker is managed by MARITEC TANKER MANAGEMENT PVT and sails under IMO 9263942. The vessel remained free to sail after the inspection.

**General Cargo Ship WILSON PALMA Detained in Marin** The general cargo vessel WILSON PALMA was detained in Marin on 19 Jan 2026 following an initial inspection by the Paris MoU. Inspectors covered the accommodation, cargo area, engine room, navigation bridge, decks and forecastle and steering-room. They recorded zero deficiencies and no detainable items. The 19-year-old ship flies the Norwegian flag, measures 2,956 gross tonnes and sails under IMO 9368417, with its safety management certificate issued by DNV valid until 17 May 2029. The vessel remains under detention.

**SYMPHONY passes inspection at Hanstholm** SYMPHONY, a Luxembourg-flagged vessel built in 2009, underwent a detailed inspection under the Paris MoU at Hanstholm on 19 Jan 2026. Classed as an other special activities vessel, it sails under IMO number 9492581. The 11,324 gross tonnage ship operated by Dredging & Maritime Management was checked in accommodation, cargo area, engine room, navigation bridge, decks and steering room, while an abandon ship drill was observed. Inspectors recorded zero deficiencies and no detainable items. The review included certificates issued by DNV and assessments of operational controls. The vessel remains cleared for service following its routine examination.

**Container Ship MARIELYST Passes Paris MoU Inspection at Rauma** Container ship MARIELYST (IMO 9448669) underwent an initial inspection at Rauma on 19 Jan 2026 under the Paris MoU, with no deficiencies recorded. The 12,514 gross tonnage container vessel flying the Portuguese flag and managed by TB Marine Cont Shipmanagement GmbH And Co KG was examined across multiple areas, including accommodation and galley, engine room, navigation bridge, decks and forecastle, and steering-room. Built in 2008, the 17-year-old ship holds an ISM certificate issued by ABS, valid until 26 September 2030. No detainable deficiencies were identified, allowing the vessel to remain free to continue its voyage.

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**GUARDIAN LEADER remains under detention at Vigo** The Ro-Ro cargo ship GUARDIAN LEADER (IMO 9388716) was detained in Vigo on 19 Jan 2026 by inspectors from the Paris MoU. During a detailed inspection, checks covered the accommodation and galley, vehicle deck, engine room, navigation bridge, decks and forecastle and steering room, while an emergency steering drill was also observed. The Bahamas-flagged vessel is managed by STAMCO SHIP MANAGEMENT CO LTD. Despite no deficiencies being recorded, the ship remains under detention. The 18-year-old vessel, built in 2007, has a gross tonnage of 57,692 and holds certificates issued by DNV.