Vehicle Carrier GRAND RACE Detained in Ulsan

The vehicle carrier GRAND RACE, flagged under the Marshall Islands, was detained in the port of Ulsan following a Port State Control inspection on 31 Jul 2026. The vessel, with a gross tonnage of 50,309, was inspected under the Tokyo Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). During the inspection, a total of five deficiencies were identified, four of which were considered detainable. The inspection was carried out under the oversight of the ISM company CIDO SHIPPING(KOREA) CO., LTD. The detention indicates significant safety or regulatory issues that must be addressed before the vessel can resume operations. This detention highlights the ongoing enforcement of maritime safety standards under the Tokyo MOU, which aims to ensure that foreign ships visiting regional ports comply with international regulations. The GRAND RACE will remain detained until the identified deficiencies are rectified and the vessel passes a follow-up inspection.