Bulk Carrier CSSC AMSTERDAM Detained at Port Kembla

The bulk carrier CSSC AMSTERDAM (IMO 9853890) was detained following a Port State Control inspection at Port Kembla, NSW, on 22 Jul 2026. The inspection, carried out under the Indian Ocean Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control (Indian MoU), identified a total of 12 deficiencies, one of which was assessed as detainable, prompting authorities to hold the vessel in port. The CSSC AMSTERDAM flies the flag of Hong Kong, China, and is managed under the International Safety Management (ISM) Code by Wah Kwong Ship Management (Hong Kong) Ltd. No further details on the nature of the detainable deficiency or the vessel's cargo status at the time of inspection were disclosed in the report. Port State Control inspections are conducted to verify that foreign-flagged vessels comply with international safety, security, and environmental conventions. Detentions occur when inspectors determine that deficiencies pose a risk to the ship, crew, or environment, requiring rectification before the vessel is permitted to depart. The vessel will remain detained at Port Kembla until the identified deficiency is addressed to the satisfaction of port authorities and clearance is granted for departure.