Bulk Carrier CSSC AMSTERDAM Detained at Port Kembla

The bulk carrier CSSC AMSTERDAM, flagged under Hong Kong, China, was detained at Port Kembla, NSW following a Port State Control inspection on 22 Jul 2026. The vessel, with a gross tonnage of 66,786 and a deadweight of 120,566, was found with a total of 12 deficiencies, including three detainable issues. The inspection was conducted under the Tokyo Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) framework. The ship is managed by WAH KWONG SHIP MANAGEMENT (HONG KONG) LTD, which is responsible for the vessel's International Safety Management (ISM) compliance. The detention indicates serious concerns regarding the vessel's safety or regulatory adherence. Port State Control detentions are measures to ensure maritime safety and environmental protection by enforcing compliance with international conventions. The detention of CSSC AMSTERDAM will remain until the identified deficiencies are rectified and the vessel meets the required standards for safe operation.