Container Ship KOTA RATNA Detained in Kolkata

The container ship KOTA RATNA, flagged in Singapore, was detained at the port of Kolkata following a Port State Control inspection conducted on 24 Jul 2026. The inspection, carried out under the Indian Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), identified a total of seven deficiencies on board, including one detainable deficiency. The vessel is managed by PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL LINES PTA, the company responsible for its International Safety Management (ISM) compliance. The detention indicates that the ship did not meet the required safety or operational standards as per the Indian MOU regulations. Port State Control inspections are routine checks intended to ensure that foreign ships comply with international conventions and local regulations to maintain maritime safety and environmental protection. The detention will remain in effect until the identified detainable deficiency is rectified and the vessel passes a follow-up inspection. This action underscores the ongoing efforts by maritime authorities to enforce safety standards and prevent substandard vessels from operating in Indian waters.