Bulk Carrier DREAM Detained at Taman Port

The bulk carrier DREAM, flagged under Saint Kitts and Nevis, was detained following a Port State Control inspection at Taman on 21 Jul 2026. The vessel, with a gross tonnage of 16,980 and a deadweight of 28,611, was inspected under the Black Mou Memorandum of Understanding. During the inspection, a total of 31 deficiencies were identified on the vessel. However, none of these deficiencies were classified as detainable. Despite this, the vessel was detained, indicating concerns beyond the immediate deficiencies recorded. DREAM is managed by Medsea Shipping Co under the International Safety Management (ISM) Code. Port State Control inspections are routine checks aimed at ensuring vessels comply with international safety, security, and environmental standards. Detentions typically occur when deficiencies pose a serious risk to crew, vessel, or the environment. The detention of DREAM highlights ongoing enforcement efforts within the Black Mou region to maintain maritime safety standards. Further details on the resolution of the detention and corrective actions taken by Medsea Shipping Co have not been disclosed.