Greek Bulk Carrier INTUITION Detained in Dalian

The Greek-flagged bulk carrier INTUITION was detained at the port of Dalian following a Port State Control inspection conducted on 31 Jul 2026. The vessel, with a gross tonnage of 43,837 and a deadweight of 80,327, was found to have a total of five deficiencies, three of which were considered detainable. The inspection was carried out under the Tokyo Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) framework. The ship is managed by Aegean Bulk Co Inc, which is responsible for the vessel's International Safety Management (ISM) compliance. The detention indicates serious non-compliance issues that require rectification before the vessel can resume operations. Port State Control inspections are routine checks to ensure that foreign ships comply with international safety, security, and environmental standards. Detentions are imposed when deficiencies pose a significant risk to the ship, crew, or environment. The detention of INTUITION underscores the ongoing enforcement efforts by maritime authorities to uphold safety standards in bulk carriers operating under the Tokyo MOU.