Refrigerated Cargo Ship ZHONG XIE 8 Detained in Zhoushan

The refrigerated cargo vessel ZHONG XIE 8, flagged under Panama, was detained at the port of Zhoushan following a Port State Control inspection on 13 Aug 2026. The ship, with a gross tonnage of 9,829 and a deadweight of 10,457, was found to have a total of eight deficiencies, three of which were considered detainable. The inspection was conducted under the Tokyo Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) framework, which aims to enhance maritime safety and environmental protection. The vessel is managed by the ISM company SINO THRIVING (HK) MARINE CO LTD. Detention indicates serious non-compliance issues that must be rectified before the ship can resume operations. Port State Control detentions serve as a critical enforcement mechanism to ensure vessels meet international safety standards. The detention of ZHONG XIE 8 underscores the ongoing efforts to maintain maritime safety and prevent substandard ships from operating in regional waters.