Bulk Carrier BOSHI 68 Detained in Xiamen Port

The bulk carrier BOSHI 68, flagged in Panama, was detained in Xiamen following a Port State Control inspection conducted on 14 Jul 2026. The vessel, with a gross tonnage of 19,802 and a deadweight of 31,921, was found to have a total of nine deficiencies, four of which were considered detainable. The inspection was carried out under the Tokyo Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) framework. The ship is operated by Bo Chen Shipping Co Ltd, which is also the ISM company responsible for the vessel's safety management system. The detention indicates serious non-compliance issues that require rectification before the vessel can resume operations. Port State Control inspections aim to ensure ships meet international safety, security, and environmental standards. Detentions are enforced when deficiencies pose significant risks to the vessel, crew, or environment. The detention of BOSHI 68 underscores the importance of adherence to these standards to maintain maritime safety and operational integrity.