Vietnamese Cargo Vessel TRANG AN 05 Detained in Yangzhou

The general cargo vessel TRANG AN 05, flagged in Vietnam, was detained during a Port State Control inspection in Yangzhou on 21 Jul 2026. The ship, with a gross tonnage of 8,310 and deadweight of 12,668, was found to have a total of nine deficiencies, three of which were considered detainable. The inspection was conducted under the Tokyo Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) framework. The vessel is operated by New Sun Shipping And Trading JSC, which is also responsible for the International Safety Management (ISM) of the ship. The detention indicates significant non-compliance with safety or regulatory standards that require rectification before the vessel can resume operations. Port State Control inspections like this are routine measures to ensure maritime safety and environmental protection. The detention of TRANG AN 05 highlights ongoing enforcement efforts within the Tokyo MOU region to uphold international maritime regulations. The vessel will remain detained until the identified deficiencies are addressed and verified by the authorities.