General Cargo Vessel MIDSHINE Detained in Yantai

The general cargo vessel MIDSHINE, flying the Comoros flag, was detained at the port of Yantai following a Port State Control inspection on 16 Jul 2026. The inspection, conducted under the Tokyo Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), identified a total of 22 deficiencies, of which 10 were considered detainable. MIDSHINE has a gross tonnage of 2,994 and a deadweight tonnage of 5,241. The vessel is managed by Huihang Shipping Co Ltd, which is also responsible for its International Safety Management (ISM) compliance. The detention indicates significant safety or regulatory issues that must be rectified before the vessel can resume operations. Port State Control inspections aim to ensure that foreign ships comply with international safety, security, and environmental standards. Detentions are enforced when deficiencies pose a serious risk to the ship, crew, or environment. The MIDSHINE's detention highlights ongoing challenges in maintaining compliance within the general cargo sector.