Malta-Flagged Bulk Carrier Dakota Detained in Tulcea

The bulk carrier DAKOTA (IMO 9349980) was detained following a Port State Control inspection at Tulcea on 11 Aug 2026, according to a report issued under the Black Sea MOU regime. The inspection identified 16 deficiencies aboard the vessel, though none were classified as detainable deficiencies in the report. Despite this, the vessel has been detained pending resolution of the identified issues. DAKOTA is a Malta-flagged bulk carrier with a gross tonnage of 5,222 and a deadweight of 8,184 tonnes. The vessel is managed under the ISM Code by Platin Shipping And Trading Co Ltd. Port State Control inspections are conducted to verify compliance with international maritime safety, security and environmental standards, and detentions are recorded to ensure substandard vessels do not proceed to sea until deficiencies are addressed. Further details regarding the specific nature of the deficiencies and the timeline for release of the vessel have not been disclosed.