Bulk Carrier YOUNGER Detained at Yingkou After Inspection

The bulk carrier YOUNGER (IMO 9287132) was detained by port state control authorities at Yingkou following an inspection conducted on 20 Aug 2026 under the Tokyo MoU regime. Inspectors identified a total of eight deficiencies, three of which were classified as detainable, prompting the vessel's detention. The Bahamas-flagged vessel has a gross tonnage of 40,030 and a deadweight of 75,912 tonnes. It is managed under the ISM Code by Manila Shipping Co Ltd, which bears responsibility for addressing the identified deficiencies before the ship can be released to resume operations. Detentions under the Tokyo MoU framework are issued when inspectors determine that deficiencies pose a risk to the safety of the ship, its crew, or the marine environment, or when they indicate non-compliance with applicable international conventions. The Tokyo MoU covers port state control inspections across the Asia-Pacific region and publishes detention data as part of its ongoing efforts to monitor substandard shipping. No further details have been released regarding the specific nature of the deficiencies found aboard YOUNGER or the timeline for the vessel's release. Authorities typically require verification that corrective actions have been completed before lifting a detention order, after which the vessel is permitted to resume its intended voyage.