Bulk Carrier Brave Swallow Detained in Brisbane

The bulk carrier Brave Swallow (IMO 9993652) was detained in Brisbane, Queensland, following a Port State Control inspection conducted on 17 Aug 2026 under the Tokyo MOU regime. Inspectors identified four deficiencies during the check, one of which was assessed as detainable, prompting authorities to hold the vessel in port pending rectification. The Liberian-flagged ship has a gross tonnage of 25,076 and a deadweight of 40,505 tonnes. It is managed under the ISM Code by Trust Maritime Services Pte Ltd, which is responsible for addressing the deficiencies identified during the inspection before the vessel can be cleared to resume operations. Port State Control inspections under the Tokyo MOU framework are designed to verify that foreign-flagged vessels calling at member ports comply with international safety, pollution prevention and crew welfare standards. Detentions are issued when deficiencies are considered serious enough to pose a risk to the vessel, its crew, or the marine environment, and the ship is not permitted to sail until the issues are resolved and confirmed by a follow-up inspection. No further details on the specific nature of the detainable deficiency or the expected timeline for release have been disclosed.