Bulk Carrier JIN WEN FENG Detained at Gladstone

The bulk carrier JIN WEN FENG (IMO 9532666) was detained following a port state control inspection at Gladstone, QLD, on 23 Jul 2026. The Hong Kong, China-flagged vessel was found to have two total deficiencies, one of which was assessed as detainable, prompting authorities to hold the ship in port. The inspection was carried out under the framework referenced as the Indian MoU. Details of the specific deficiency that led to the detention were not disclosed in the report. The vessel's ISM company is listed as COSCO Shipping Bulk Co Ltd. Port state control detentions are issued when inspectors identify conditions on board that pose a risk to safety, the environment, or compliance with international maritime regulations, and the ship is required to rectify the deficiencies before it is permitted to resume operations. No timeline for the vessel's release has been provided. Further updates on the status of the JIN WEN FENG are expected once corrective measures are completed and verified by the relevant authorities.