Bulk Carrier DALI Detained at Tangshan Under Tokyo MOU

The bulk carrier DALI (IMO 9279874) has been detained at the port of Tangshan following a Port State Control inspection conducted under the Tokyo MOU on 15 Sep 2026. Inspectors identified five deficiencies during the examination, two of which were classified as detainable, prompting authorities to hold the vessel until the issues are rectified. The DALI is a Barbados-flagged bulk carrier with a gross tonnage of 89,587 and a deadweight of 177,216 tonnes. The vessel's ISM Company is listed as SPARK GEMI ISLETMECILIGI AS. No further details regarding the nature of the deficiencies have been disclosed in the inspection record. Detentions under the Tokyo MOU framework are issued when inspectors determine that identified deficiencies pose a risk to the safety of the ship, its crew, or the marine environment, or fail to meet international convention requirements. The vessel will remain under detention at Tangshan until the responsible parties address the detainable deficiencies and demonstrate compliance to the satisfaction of Port State Control authorities before being cleared to resume operations.