Bulk Carrier WENLOCK Detained in Rizhao Port

The bulk carrier WENLOCK, flagged under Liberia and operated by SANTOKU SENPAKU CO LTD, was detained during a Port State Control inspection in Rizhao on 31 Jul 2026. The vessel, with a gross tonnage of 48,105 and deadweight of 87,421, was found to have seven deficiencies, three of which were considered detainable. The inspection was conducted under the Tokyo Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) framework, which aims to ensure maritime safety and environmental protection through rigorous vessel inspections. Detentions typically indicate serious non-compliance issues that must be rectified before the vessel is allowed to sail. The detention of WENLOCK underscores ongoing enforcement efforts by port authorities to uphold international safety standards. The ship's operator, SANTOKU SENPAKU CO LTD, will be responsible for addressing the deficiencies identified during the inspection to secure the vessel's release.