Bulk Carrier ECO SIKOUSIS Detained in Guangzhou

The bulk carrier ECO SIKOUSIS (IMO 9317523) has been detained by Port State Control following an inspection at the port of Guangzhou on 10 Sep 2026, conducted under the Tokyo MOU regime. Inspectors recorded a total of seven deficiencies, three of which were classified as detainable, prompting the decision to hold the vessel in port until the issues are resolved. The ship is a Liberian-flagged bulk carrier with a gross tonnage of 42,665 and a deadweight of 82,338 tonnes. Its ISM company is listed as BRAVE MARITIME CORP INC, which is responsible for addressing the deficiencies identified during the inspection and ensuring the vessel meets required safety and operational standards before release. Port State Control inspections such as this are carried out to verify that foreign-flagged vessels calling at member ports comply with international maritime conventions covering safety, pollution prevention and crew welfare. Detention is imposed when deficiencies are serious enough to pose a risk to the ship, its crew or the environment, and the vessel remains held until rectifications are verified by the relevant authority. No further details regarding the specific nature of the deficiencies or an expected release date have been disclosed.