Belgian Bulk Carrier GOLDEN TIDE Detained in Weipa

The bulk carrier GOLDEN TIDE, flagged in Belgium, was detained during a Port State Control inspection at Weipa, Queensland on 13 Jul 2026. The vessel, with a gross tonnage of 49,508 and a deadweight of 84,996, was found with two deficiencies, one of which was detainable. The inspection was conducted under the Tokyo Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) framework. The ship is managed by BERNHARD SCHULTE SHIPMANAGEMENT (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD. The detention indicates that the vessel did not meet certain safety or operational standards required by the inspecting authority. Port State Control detentions serve as critical measures to ensure maritime safety and environmental protection. The GOLDEN TIDE will remain detained until the identified deficiencies are rectified and the vessel complies with all regulatory requirements. This action underscores ongoing efforts to maintain high safety standards in the bulk carrier sector and highlights the role of international cooperation in maritime inspections.