Bulk Carrier KIRAN AMERICA Detained in Gent

The bulk carrier KIRAN AMERICA (IMO 9491264), flagged in Turkey, was detained in the port of Gent following a Port State Control inspection on 02 Jul 2026. The vessel, with a gross tonnage of 33,044, was found to have a total of 53 deficiencies, including eight detainable deficiencies. The inspection was conducted under the Paris Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) framework. The ship is operated by the ISM company PASIFIK GEMI ISLETMECILIGI. The detention indicates serious non-compliance issues that must be addressed before the vessel can resume operations. Port State Control inspections aim to ensure that foreign ships meet international safety, security, and environmental standards. Detentions are enforced when deficiencies pose significant risks to crew, cargo, or the environment. The detention of KIRAN AMERICA highlights ongoing challenges in maintaining compliance within the bulk carrier sector and underscores the importance of rigorous inspections to uphold maritime safety standards.