The above-named, 30 year old Bulk Carrier was detained in port of Setubal (Portugal) on 5 June 2026, but failed to call at the repair yard in Midia (Romania). The ship flies the flag of the Saint Kitts and Nevis, which is black on the current Paris MoU WGB list. Twenty-Six (26) deficiencies were found of which twelve (12) were ground for detention.

In accordance with Section 4.2 of the Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control, Article 21.4 of the EU Council Directive 2009/16/EC, and the provisions of national Decree-Law nr 61/2012 you are advised that the above named vessel will be refused access to any port and anchorages in the Paris MoU region2, except a port and anchorage of the ship’s flag State, until you have provided evidence to the satisfaction of this administration that the ship fully complies with all applicable requirements of the Conventions.

Your attention is drawn to the provisions of Section 4.4 of the Paris MoU, Article 21.6 of Directive 2009/16/EC1 which allow access to a specific port and anchorage in the event of force majeure or overriding safety considerations, or to reduce or minimise the risk of pollution or to have deficiencies rectified, provided that adequate measures to the satisfaction of the competent authority of such State have been implemented by the company or the master of the ship to ensure safe entry.