Chemical Tanker STAR CURACAO Detained in Hull

The chemical tanker STAR CURACAO (IMO 9402653), flagged in the Netherlands, was detained following a Port State Control inspection in Hull on 20 Jul 2026. The vessel, operating under the Paris Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), was found with a total of 17 deficiencies, including three considered detainable. The inspection revealed significant issues that warranted the detention of the vessel to ensure maritime safety and compliance. STAR CURACAO has a gross tonnage of 3,578 and is managed by the ISM company Star Bonaire BV. The detention highlights ongoing enforcement efforts under the Paris MOU to maintain high safety and environmental standards for ships operating in European waters. The vessel will remain detained until the identified detainable deficiencies are rectified and verified by the authorities. This action underscores the importance of strict adherence to international safety regulations for chemical tankers engaged in maritime transport.