Bulk Carrier GUO HAI LIAN 681 Detained in Gladstone

The bulk carrier GUO HAI LIAN 681, flagged under Hong Kong, China, was detained following a Port State Control inspection in Gladstone, Queensland on 23 Jul 2026. The vessel, with a gross tonnage of 41,830 and a deadweight of 75,784, was inspected under the Tokyo Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). During the inspection, authorities identified a total of nine deficiencies, two of which were considered detainable. The ship is managed by TOSCO KEYMAX INTERNATIONAL SHIP MANAGEMENT CO LTD, which is responsible for the vessel's compliance with safety and operational standards. The detention indicates significant non-compliance issues that must be rectified before the vessel can resume operations. Port State Control inspections are a critical mechanism to ensure maritime safety and environmental protection by verifying that ships meet international regulations. The detention of GUO HAI LIAN 681 highlights ongoing enforcement efforts under the Tokyo MOU to maintain high standards in the shipping industry and prevent substandard vessels from operating in regional waters.