Denmark detains Iran-flagged vessel over registration issue - Reuters
Denmark’s maritime authority has detained and inspected an Iran-flagged container vessel anchored in the country’s waters on the grounds that it was not properly registered, Reuters reported.
The ship, operating under the name “Nora” according to LSEG data, had initially been sailing under a Comoros flag, but Comoros informed Denmark that the vessel was not found in its registry, the report said, citing the authority’s email to Reuters.
“The ship is detained until a flag state can demonstrate to the Danish maritime authority that it is registered and fully certified,” the authority said, according to Reuters, adding that a port state inspection would be carried out before any release.
The authority later said the inspection had been completed and found no significant safety deficiencies.
LSEG data shows that “Nora” is now sailing under the Iranian flag, the report said.
Danish broadcaster TV2, which first reported the detention, said the vessel changed its flag from Comoros to Iran on Wednesday, though Reuters said it was unable to independently verify when the change took place.








