Bulk Carrier NF VISION Detained at Yantai

The bulk carrier NF VISION (IMO 9300570) has been detained at the Chinese port of Yantai following a Port State Control inspection conducted on 11 Sep 2026 under the Tokyo MOU regime. Inspectors identified nine deficiencies during the check, three of which were classified as detainable, prompting authorities to hold the vessel in port. The Liberian-flagged ship has a gross tonnage of 89,651 and a deadweight of 177,022 tonnes. It is managed under the ISM Code by Venture Marine Services (Shenzhen) Ltd, which is responsible for addressing the deficiencies before the vessel can be cleared to resume operations. Port State Control detentions occur when inspectors determine that a vessel's condition, equipment or crew certification poses a risk to safety, security or the environment, or fails to meet international maritime conventions. Under Tokyo MOU procedures, a detained vessel must rectify all detainable deficiencies and undergo a follow-up inspection before it is permitted to depart. No further details on the specific nature of the deficiencies or an expected release date have been disclosed. The case adds to the record of vessels flagged for non-compliance in the Asia-Pacific region this year, underscoring ongoing scrutiny of bulk carrier fleets under Tokyo MOU oversight.