The Paris MOU port state group has barred a cargoship detained in Italy with 39 deficiencies.

The 6,600-dwt Rina (built 1986) was held in Marina di Carrara for 17 days from 31 January.

This was its third detention in the Paris MoU region within the last 24 months, so it has been banned for three months.

The ship flies the Togo flag, which is on the organisation's black list.

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