Bulk Carrier SUN SKY Detained at Aughinish Under Paris MoU

The bulk carrier SUN SKY (IMO 9455650) was detained on 01 Sep 2026 following a Port State Control inspection at Aughinish under the Paris MoU regime. Inspectors recorded a total of 10 deficiencies, six of which were assessed as detainable, prompting authorities to hold the vessel until the issues are rectified. The Marshall Islands-flagged ship has a gross tonnage of 32,987 and is managed under the ISM Code by HK Triumph Marine Ltd. Details on the specific nature of the deficiencies have not been disclosed in the inspection report, though the number of detainable items indicates significant safety or operational shortcomings identified during the port call. Detentions under the Paris MoU framework are issued when inspectors determine that a vessel's condition, equipment, or crew do not meet international safety, security, or environmental standards to a degree that poses a risk to the ship, its crew, or the marine environment. The vessel will remain in port until the responsible authority confirms that all detainable deficiencies have been addressed and verifies compliance through a follow-up inspection. The case adds to the record of vessels flagged for non-compliance within the Paris MoU region, which conducts regular inspections across member state ports to enforce adherence to international maritime conventions.