Bulk Carrier WAN LI Detained in China After Inspection

The bulk carrier WAN LI (IMO 9172571) was detained following a Port State Control inspection at Shantou, China, conducted on 25 Aug 2026 under the Tokyo MOU regime. Inspectors identified six deficiencies during the check, two of which were classified as detainable, prompting authorities to hold the vessel in port. The WAN LI is a Panama-flagged bulk carrier with a gross tonnage of 37,689 and a deadweight of 72,413 tonnes. The vessel is managed under the ISM Code by HAISTAR MARITIME CO LTD, which is responsible for addressing the deficiencies before the ship can be cleared to resume operations. Port State Control detentions occur when inspectors determine that a vessel's condition, equipment, or crew certification pose risks to safety, security, or the environment that cannot be resolved before departure. Under Tokyo MOU procedures, the WAN LI will remain in Shantou until the identified deficiencies, including the two detainable items, are rectified to the satisfaction of port authorities and a follow-up inspection confirms compliance. No further details regarding the specific nature of the deficiencies or an expected release date have been disclosed.