Bulk Carrier BLUEX Detained in Lianyungang Port

The bulk carrier BLUEX, flagged under Vanuatu, was detained at the port of Lianyungang following a Port State Control inspection on 30 Jul 2026. The vessel, with a gross tonnage of 24,550 and a deadweight of 43,108, was found to have a total of eight deficiencies, two of which were considered detainable. The inspection was conducted under the Tokyo Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) framework. BLUEX is operated by the ISM company Bueno Marine Ltd. The detention indicates that the identified deficiencies posed significant safety or regulatory compliance concerns requiring immediate rectification before the vessel can resume operations. Port State Control inspections are routine measures to ensure maritime safety, environmental protection, and crew welfare. Detentions are enforced when deficiencies are serious enough to compromise these standards. The detention of BLUEX highlights ongoing enforcement efforts in the region to maintain compliance with international maritime regulations.