Bulk Carrier CONSTANTINOS G.O. Detained in Tangshan

The bulk carrier CONSTANTINOS G.O. (IMO 9437098), flagged under the Marshall Islands, was detained at the port of Tangshan following a Port State Control inspection on 03 Aug 2026. The vessel, with a gross tonnage of 47,984 and a deadweight of 87,447, is registered under the Tokyo Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). During the inspection, a total of eight deficiencies were identified, three of which were considered detainable. The vessel is managed by Gleamray Maritime Inc under the International Safety Management (ISM) code. The detention indicates significant non-compliance with safety or regulatory standards that require rectification before the ship can resume operations. Port State Control inspections under the Tokyo MOU aim to ensure that vessels meet international safety, security, and environmental standards. Detentions are a measure to enforce compliance and protect maritime safety. The detention of CONSTANTINOS G.O. highlights ongoing challenges in maintaining regulatory standards in bulk carriers. The vessel will remain detained until the identified deficiencies are addressed and verified by the relevant authorities.