Bulk Carrier CORONA Detained in Mobile After PSC Inspection

The bulk carrier CORONA (IMO 9391971), sailing under the Portuguese flag, was detained following a Port State Control inspection conducted at Mobile on 17 Nov 2025. The inspection was carried out under the USCG MOU regime. Inspectors identified a total of 8 deficiencies on board, of which 4 were classified as detainable, prompting authorities to hold the vessel in port until the issues are addressed and rectified. Full details on the specific nature of the deficiencies have not been disclosed. Port State Control inspections are conducted to verify that foreign-flagged vessels calling at a port comply with international safety, security and environmental conventions. Detention is imposed when deficiencies are considered serious enough to pose a risk to the ship, crew or the marine environment, and the vessel is typically required to remain in port until corrective action is taken and cleared by inspectors. No information has been provided regarding the vessel's owner, operator or classification society, nor on when the detention is expected to be lifted.