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Ferry detained in Alicante
The 'Tariq Ibn Ziyad' was detained after an inspection in Alicante on Oct 27, 2026, by the Spanish maritime authorities following an inspection carried out as part of a Port State Control inspection under the Paris Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The ship had sailed from Marseille on Oct 24 and arrived in Alicante on Oct 26. The number of deficiencies identified during this inspection and the codes corresponding to any shortcomings have not yet been published. It was therefore not possible, at this stage, to determine the precise technical reasons for the new detention. The vessel had already been detained in the port of Alicante on Nov 15, 2022, with 18 deficiencies. The ferry was released on Dec 2, after a detention period of 18 days. The case had focused in particular on technical issues and safety equipment.
Ferry returns after lengthy modernisation
The Algerian National Maritime Passenger Transport Company (ENTMV) announced on April 15, 2026,, the return of the “Tariq Ibn Ziyad,” following the completion of maintenance and renovation work carried out at a shipyard in Greece over a period of more than two years. Upon its arrival at the port of Algiers, and at the instruction of the Minister of the Interior, Local Authorities and Transport, Saïd Sayoud, the Ministry's Secretary General, Djamel-Eddine Abdelghani Dridi, conducted an inspection of the ferry. He was briefed on the various compartments and the renovation work, which affected all passenger areas, safety equipment, and the engine room. The company also stressed the importance of taking all necessary measures for the success of the 2026 summer season, with the aim of meeting the expectations of travelers, particularly members of the national community abroad, the statement concludes.
Ferry undergoes major refurbishmen followng repeated breakdowns
Despite recurring breakdowns and high maintenance costs, Algérie Ferries does not seem ready to abandon the 'Tariq Ibn Ziyad'. The ferry, which had been immobilized for several months, is currently undergoing a major renovation in a shipyardin Eleusis to reduce its sulfur emissions to less than 0.5% by the end of 2025. After more than 25 years of service, the ship has accumulated technical problems. Several breakdowns and incidents have led to its prolonged immobilization, to the point that its future has been called into question. Repeated repairs and the cost of maintenance have raised doubts about the interest of keeping this ferry in the fleet. Despite these difficulties, Algérie Ferries has decided to invest in the refurbishment of the 'Tariq Ibn Ziyad' to extend its lifespan and to bring it up to international environmental standards. The project is part of the broader strategy of the Algerian Maritime Transport Group (Gatma) to make the fleet more environmentally friendly and competitive with European companies. In addition, the work also includes improvements to passenger comfort, including the modernization of cabins and the installation of an on-board Internet access system. Despite its age, the 'Tariq Ibn Ziyad' still meets market requirements, particularly for connections between Algiers, Oran and Marseille.
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