Bulk Carrier UNIVERSE HARMONY Detained in Tianjin

The bulk carrier UNIVERSE HARMONY (IMO 9222546) was detained by port state control authorities in Tianjin following an inspection conducted on 11 Sep 2026 under the Tokyo MOU regime. Inspectors recorded a total of 11 deficiencies, four of which were classified as detainable, prompting the vessel's detention. The UNIVERSE HARMONY is a Panama-flagged bulk carrier with a gross tonnage of 17,859 and a deadweight of 28,294 tonnes. The vessel is managed under the ISM Code by Shenzhen Penghai Shipping Co Ltd. No further details on the specific nature of the deficiencies were disclosed in the inspection report. Port state control inspections under the Tokyo MOU framework are designed to verify that foreign vessels calling at member ports comply with international safety, pollution prevention, and crew welfare standards. Detention is imposed when deficiencies are serious enough to pose a risk to the ship, its crew, or the environment, and the vessel is typically required to rectify the identified issues before being permitted to resume operations. As of the report date, the UNIVERSE HARMONY remains detained in Tianjin pending resolution of the outstanding deficiencies.