General Cargo Ship Asian Joy Detained in Tianjin

The general cargo/multipurpose vessel ASIAN JOY was detained following a Port State Control inspection at the port of Tianjin on 01 Sep 2026, under the Tokyo MOU regime. Inspectors identified five deficiencies during the check, three of which were classified as detainable, prompting authorities to hold the ship pending corrective action. The ASIAN JOY, flying the Panama flag, has a gross tonnage of 5,578 and a deadweight of 6,814 DWT. Bearing IMO number 9409704, the vessel is managed under the ISM Code by Unitra Maritime Co Ltd. No further details on the nature of the deficiencies have been disclosed in the inspection record. Port State Control detentions under the Tokyo MOU are issued when inspectors determine that deficiencies pose a risk to the safety of the ship, its crew, or the marine environment, requiring rectification before the vessel is permitted to depart. The Tokyo MOU covers port state inspections across the Asia-Pacific region and publishes detention data as part of its efforts to monitor compliance with international maritime safety and environmental conventions. The ASIAN JOY will remain detained in Tianjin until the identified deficiencies are addressed to the satisfaction of port state control officers and clearance is granted for the vessel to resume operations.