General Cargo Vessel YOUSHUN 9 Detained in Yingkou

The general cargo vessel YOUSHUN 9, flagged under Sierra Leone, was detained following a Port State Control inspection in Yingkou on 20 Jul 2026. The vessel, with a gross tonnage of 1,999 and deadweight of 3,247, was found with a total of seven deficiencies, three of which were considered detainable. The inspection was conducted under the Tokyo Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) framework. YOUSHUN 9 is operated by the ISM company HENGTAI INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING LIMITED. The nature of the deficiencies has not been detailed, but the presence of detainable issues indicates significant non-compliance with safety or regulatory standards. Detentions under the Tokyo MOU are aimed at ensuring maritime safety and environmental protection by enforcing compliance with international conventions. This detention will remain in effect until the identified deficiencies are rectified and the vessel is deemed safe to operate. The detention highlights ongoing challenges in maintaining vessel standards and the importance of rigorous inspections to uphold maritime safety.