Bulk Carrier AVELLANEDA Detained in Tuapse Inspection

The Panama-flagged bulk carrier AVELLANEDA (IMO 9571636) was detained following a Port State Control inspection at the port of Tuapse on 07 Aug 2026, according to a report issued under the Black Sea MOU regime. The inspection recorded a single deficiency, with authorities noting zero deficiencies classified as detainable under standard criteria. Despite this, the vessel was ordered detained, a decision that will require rectification before it is permitted to resume operations or depart port. AVELLANEDA has a gross tonnage of 22,414 and a deadweight of 34,931 tonnes. The vessel is managed under the ISM Code by Aquarius Bulkcarrier Shipping Co Ltd, which bears responsibility for addressing the identified deficiency and coordinating with port authorities to secure the vessel's release. Port State Control detentions are used by maritime authorities to prevent substandard vessels from continuing operations until safety, environmental, or operational deficiencies are resolved. The Black Sea MOU is one of several regional agreements under which member states conduct such inspections to enforce compliance with international maritime conventions. No further details on the nature of the deficiency or the vessel's release status have been disclosed.