Bulk Carrier XIN HAI TONG 21 Detained in Dongjiakou

The bulk carrier XIN HAI TONG 21, flagged under the Marshall Islands, was detained at Dongjiakou port following a Port State Control inspection on 26 Jul 2026. The vessel, with a gross tonnage of 33,044 and a deadweight of 56,884, was found with a total of nine deficiencies, two of which were considered detainable. The inspection was conducted under the Tokyo Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) framework. The ship is managed by FUJIAN DAQIN INTERNATIONAL SHIP MANAGEMENT CO LTD. The detention indicates that the identified deficiencies posed significant safety or regulatory compliance concerns that required immediate rectification before the vessel could resume operations. Port State Control inspections are routine checks aimed at ensuring vessels comply with international maritime safety, security, and environmental standards. Detentions are enforced when deficiencies are serious enough to threaten the safety of the ship, crew, or environment. The detention of XIN HAI TONG 21 underscores the ongoing efforts by maritime authorities to uphold safety standards and prevent substandard shipping practices.