Vehicle Carrier GLOVIS SOLAR Detained in Ulsan

The vehicle carrier GLOVIS SOLAR (IMO 9955650) was detained by port state control authorities in Ulsan, South Korea, following an inspection conducted on 31 Aug 2026 under the Tokyo MOU regime. Inspectors identified a total of seven deficiencies aboard the vessel, two of which were classified as detainable, prompting authorities to hold the ship in port until the issues are rectified. Specific details on the nature of the deficiencies were not disclosed in the inspection report. The GLOVIS SOLAR is a Liberian-flagged vehicle carrier with a gross tonnage of 68,534. The vessel's ISM company is listed as H-LINE SHIPPING CO LTD. Ulsan, a major South Korean port on the country's southeastern coast, is a frequent inspection point for vessels operating under the Tokyo MOU, which covers port state control across the Asia-Pacific region. Detentions under Tokyo MOU protocols occur when inspectors determine that deficiencies pose a risk to the safety of the ship, its crew, or the environment. The vessel will remain detained in Ulsan until the identified deficiencies are corrected and authorities are satisfied that it meets applicable international safety standards, at which point it will be cleared to resume operations.