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**Title: 'Star Light' Faces Second Detention in Aliağa Within Six Months** In a notable development, the vessel 'Star Light' has been detained for the second time in less than six months at the Aliağa port after a Port State Control inspection conducted under the Mediterranean Memorandum of Understanding (Med MoU) on April 7, 2026. During the inspection, authorities identified a staggering 18 deficiencies on the ship, with five categorized as serious enough to warrant its detention. The 'Star Light' will remain in custody until all identified issues are resolved and it complies with the necessary maritime regulations. This latest detention follows a prior incident at the Gabas Steelmill pier in Aliağa, where the vessel was held from September 15 to September 18, 2025, also under the Med MoU. As maritime safety regulations tighten, the repeated detentions of 'Star Light' underscore the critical importance of maintaining high standards in vessel operations.

The 'Stsr Light' was detained at the Gabas Steelmill pier in in Aliaga, under the Mediterranean Memorandum of Understanding (Med MoU), on Sep 15, 2025. The detailed inspection revealed 14 deficiencies, six of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention. The inspection covered several areas including the accommodation, engine room, and navigation bridge. Operational controls like the emergency fire pump and emergency steering were also scrutinized. The vessel was released again on Sep 18. The detention highlighted significant issues that required immediate attention and resolution.