General Cargo Vessel JORIX Detained in Bakar

The general cargo vessel JORIX (IMO 9419802), flagged under Vanuatu and operated by Thunder shipping LTD, was detained following a Port State Control inspection in Bakar on 09 Jul 2026. The ship, with a gross tonnage of 6,494, was found with a total of 20 deficiencies, of which 10 were considered detainable. The inspection was conducted under the Mediterranean Memorandum of Understanding (Med MoU) regime. The deficiencies identified raised significant safety and regulatory concerns, leading to the vessel's detention until corrective measures are implemented. The detention highlights ongoing challenges in compliance within the general cargo sector. Thunder shipping LTD is responsible for the vessel's safety management system, which will be subject to review as part of the detention process. The vessel will remain in detention until all detainable deficiencies are rectified and verified by the authorities. This incident underscores the importance of stringent adherence to international maritime safety standards to prevent operational disruptions and ensure crew and environmental safety.