Gas Carrier Buena Esperanza Detained in Shanghai

The gas carrier BUENA ESPERANZA (IMO 9643960) was detained by port state control authorities in Shanghai following an inspection on 13 Sep 2026, according to a Tokyo MOU report. The vessel, which flies the Panama flag, has a gross tonnage of 2,999 and a deadweight of 3,148 tonnes. Inspectors recorded four deficiencies during the port state control check, three of which were classified as detainable, prompting authorities to hold the vessel in port until the issues are resolved. The specific nature of the deficiencies was not disclosed in the report. The vessel's ISM company is listed as Lee And Shipping Co Ltd. Detentions under the Tokyo MOU framework are issued when inspectors determine that a ship's condition, equipment or crew do not comply with international safety, pollution prevention or seafarer welfare standards, and the vessel is deemed unfit to proceed to sea without rectification. The BUENA ESPERANZA will remain detained in Shanghai until the identified deficiencies are addressed to the satisfaction of port state control officials and the vessel is cleared for release. No further details on a timeline for resolution or the outcome of any follow-up inspection have been made available.