Bulk Carrier MANDARIN GLORY Detained in Newcastle

The bulk carrier MANDARIN GLORY (IMO 9716028) was detained following a Port State Control inspection at Newcastle, NSW, conducted on 05 May 2026 under the Indian Ocean Memorandum of Understanding regime. Inspectors identified a total of eight deficiencies during the examination, one of which was assessed as detainable, prompting authorities to hold the vessel in port until the issue is rectified. The Marshall Islands-flagged ship remains under detention pending confirmation that corrective measures have been completed and verified by port state control officers. The vessel is managed under the ISM Code by Dasin Marine Pte Ltd, which is responsible for addressing the deficiency and coordinating with local authorities to secure the vessel's release. No further details regarding the specific nature of the detainable deficiency have been disclosed in the inspection report. Port State Control detentions are issued when inspectors determine that a vessel poses a risk to safety, security, or the environment, or fails to meet the standards required under applicable international maritime conventions. The Indian Ocean MoU is one of several regional agreements that coordinate ship inspections among member port authorities to enforce compliance with international shipping regulations. The vessel will remain detained until the flag state and classification society confirm that all outstanding issues have been resolved to the satisfaction of the inspecting authority.