Bulk Carrier GIYAS Detained in Puerto Princesa Over Deficiencies

The bulk carrier GIYAS (IMO 9208526) has been detained by Tokyo MOU port state control authorities following an inspection at Puerto Princesa, Palawan, on 25 Aug 2026. Inspectors identified 19 deficiencies in total, of which 13 were classified as detainable, prompting authorities to hold the vessel in port pending corrective action. The GIYAS sails under the flag of Saint Kitts and Nevis and has a gross tonnage of 38,684 with a deadweight of 72,917 DWT. The vessel is managed under the ISM Code by Sigma Operasyon ve Logistik Ltd Sti. Port state control inspections under regional memoranda such as the Tokyo MOU are conducted to verify that foreign-flagged vessels calling at member ports comply with international safety, pollution prevention, and crew welfare standards. Vessels found with serious deficiencies affecting seaworthiness, structural integrity, or safety systems can be detained until the issues are rectified and re-inspected. The vessel will remain under detention at Puerto Princesa until the identified deficiencies are addressed to the satisfaction of the inspecting authority. No further details on the nature of the specific deficiencies or an expected release date have been disclosed.