General Cargo Vessel ISE Detained in Shanghai

The general cargo vessel ISE, flagged in Panama, was detained in Shanghai following a Port State Control inspection on 23 Jul 2026. The inspection, conducted under the Tokyo Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), identified a total of four deficiencies, three of which were considered detainable. ISE has a gross tonnage of 13,694 and a deadweight of 19,945. The vessel is managed by Taiyo Sangyo Trading And Marine Service Ltd, which is also the ISM company responsible for its 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 that foreign ships visiting national ports comply with international safety, security, and environmental standards. Detentions are enforced when deficiencies pose significant risks to the ship, crew, or environment. The detention of ISE highlights ongoing enforcement efforts in the Shanghai port to maintain maritime safety and regulatory compliance under the Tokyo MOU framework.