Bulk Carrier APOLLON TRADER Detained in Port Alma

The bulk carrier APOLLON TRADER (IMO 9989364), flagged in the Philippines, was detained following a Port State Control inspection at Port Alma, Queensland on 14 Jul 2026. The vessel, with a gross tonnage of 25,171 and a deadweight of 40,552, was found to have six deficiencies, three of which were considered detainable. The inspection was conducted under the Tokyo Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) framework. The ship is managed by VICTORIA SHIP MANAGEMENT INC, which is responsible for the vessel's 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 are routine checks aimed at ensuring foreign ships comply with international safety, security, and environmental standards. Detentions are imposed when deficiencies pose a serious risk to the ship, crew, or environment. The APOLLON TRADER's detention underscores the ongoing enforcement of maritime safety regulations in Australian waters.