Bulk Carrier AC KATHRYN Detained in Shanghai

The bulk carrier AC KATHRYN, flagged in Panama, was detained in Shanghai following a Port State Control inspection conducted on 01 Aug 2026. The vessel, with a gross tonnage of 19,885 and a deadweight of 32,728, was found to have four deficiencies, three of which were deemed detainable. The inspection was carried out under the Tokyo Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) framework. The ship is operated by SINCERE INDUSTRIAL CORP, which is listed as the ISM company responsible for the vessel's safety management. Detentions under the Tokyo MOU indicate serious non-compliance issues that must be rectified before the vessel is allowed to sail. The AC KATHRYN will remain detained until the identified deficiencies are addressed to the satisfaction of the Port State Control authorities. This detention highlights ongoing enforcement efforts to ensure maritime safety and environmental standards are met in the region's ports.