Bulk Carrier Cape Kestrel Detained at Yingkou

The bulk carrier Cape Kestrel (IMO 9767510) was detained at the Chinese port of Yingkou following a Port State Control inspection conducted under the Tokyo MOU on 06 Sep 2026. Inspectors recorded five deficiencies, three of which were classified as detainable, prompting authorities to hold the vessel in port pending corrective action. The Liberian-flagged ship has a gross tonnage of 92,732 and a deadweight of 181,267 tonnes. It is managed under the International Safety Management Code by Zodiac Maritime Ltd, which will be responsible for addressing the identified deficiencies before the detention is lifted and the vessel is cleared to resume operations. Port State Control inspections are carried out to verify that foreign-flagged ships calling at member ports comply with international conventions covering safety, pollution prevention and crew welfare. Detention is imposed when inspectors find deficiencies serious enough to pose a risk to the ship, its crew or the environment, and it remains in effect until the flag state or classification society confirms the issues have been resolved. No further details on the specific nature of the deficiencies or a timeline for release have been disclosed.