Bulk Carrier MERCURIUS Detained in Dublin Port

The bulk carrier MERCURIUS (IMO 9580091), flagged under MH, was detained in Dublin following a Port State Control inspection conducted on 10 Jul 2026. The vessel, with a gross tonnage of 23,456, was inspected under the Paris Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regime. During the inspection, authorities identified a total of 22 deficiencies, of which two were considered detainable. The inspection was carried out as part of routine safety and compliance checks to ensure adherence to international maritime regulations. The vessel is managed by Fortius Ship Management Ltd, which is responsible for the implementation of the International Safety Management (ISM) Code on board. The detention indicates serious concerns regarding the vessel's condition or operational standards that require rectification before it can resume service. Port State Control detentions serve as a critical mechanism to uphold maritime safety and environmental protection standards. Further updates on the vessel's status are expected following corrective actions.