Bulk Carrier NEW BORN 26 Detained at Tangshan

The Palau-flagged bulk carrier NEW BORN 26 (IMO 9187447) was detained by Port State Control authorities following an inspection at the port of Tangshan on 20 Aug 2026, under the Tokyo MOU regime. Inspectors identified 14 total deficiencies, of which 5 were classified as detainable, prompting authorities to hold the vessel until the issues are rectified. The specific nature of the deficiencies has not been disclosed in the detention report. NEW BORN 26 is a bulk carrier with a gross tonnage of 37,711 and a deadweight of 72,495 tonnes. The vessel's ISM company is listed as AGGREGATES MANUFACTURING TRADING(A.M.T) FZE. Detentions under the Tokyo MOU framework are issued when deficiencies pose a risk to the safety of the ship, crew, or the environment, and vessels are typically required to address the flagged issues before being cleared to resume operations. No further details on the timeline for release have been provided.