General Cargo Ship XIN ZHOU HAI Detained in Rizhao

The general cargo/multipurpose vessel XIN ZHOU HAI (IMO 8655722) has been detained by port state control authorities in Rizhao following an inspection on 27 Aug 2026, according to a Tokyo MOU detention report. Inspectors recorded seven deficiencies during the examination, three of which were classified as detainable, prompting authorities to hold the vessel in port until the issues are rectified. The report does not specify the nature of the deficiencies. The XIN ZHOU HAI is flagged in Comoros and has a gross tonnage of 2,959 and a deadweight of 5,379 tonnes. The vessel is managed under the International Safety Management (ISM) Code by Zhoushan Huatong Ship Management Co Ltd. The detention was carried out under the framework of the Tokyo MOU, a regional port state control regime covering Asia-Pacific ports that conducts inspections to verify compliance with international safety, pollution prevention and crew welfare standards. Vessels found with serious deficiencies affecting seaworthiness, safety systems or environmental protection can be detained until corrective action is verified by inspectors. Further details on the specific deficiencies and the timeline for the vessel's release have not been disclosed.