Bulk Carrier MARIE Detained at Krishnapatnam After Inspection

The bulk carrier MARIE (IMO 9199830), flying the flag of Palau, was detained by port state control authorities in Krishnapatnam following an inspection conducted on 08 May 2026 under the Indian MoU regime. Inspectors identified a total of 25 deficiencies aboard the vessel, of which one was classified as detainable, prompting the decision to hold the ship in port until corrective action is taken. The specific nature of the deficiencies has not been disclosed in the detention report. The vessel's ISM-managing company is listed as WKA OCEAN SHIPPING SA. Port state control detentions are issued when inspectors determine that deficiencies pose a risk to the safety of the ship, its crew, or the environment, and vessels are typically required to rectify the identified issues before being cleared to resume operations. The Indian MoU on Port State Control is one of several regional agreements worldwide that coordinate ship inspections to enforce compliance with international maritime safety, security, and environmental standards. Further details regarding the timeline for the vessel's release have not been provided.