Bulk Carrier DE XIN FU JIN Detained in China Inspection

The bulk carrier DE XIN FU JIN (IMO 9222479) was detained on 20 Aug 2026 following a Port State Control inspection at the port of Humen, China, under the Tokyo MoU regime. Inspectors recorded five deficiencies on the vessel, three of which were classified as detainable, resulting in the ship being held in port until the issues are rectified. The Panama-flagged vessel has a gross tonnage of 30,053 and a deadweight of 52,301 tonnes. It is managed under the International Safety Management Code by Changzhou Sea Fortune International Ship Management Co Ltd, which is responsible for ensuring the ship's safety and operational compliance. Port State Control detentions occur when inspectors identify deficiencies serious enough to pose a risk to the safety of the crew, the vessel, or the environment, requiring corrective action before the ship is permitted to depart. The Tokyo MoU, one of several regional agreements coordinating ship inspections, oversees compliance with international maritime safety, security, and pollution prevention standards across the Asia-Pacific region. Further details regarding the specific nature of the deficiencies and the timeline for the vessel's release have not been disclosed. The detention adds to the vessel's inspection record and may affect its risk profile in future Port State Control targeting assessments.