Bulk Carrier CELINA Detained at Dandong Under Tokyo MoU

The bulk carrier CELINA has been detained at the Chinese port of Dandong following a Port State Control inspection conducted on 16 Sep 2026, according to a report issued under the Tokyo MoU. Inspectors identified nine deficiencies aboard the vessel, six of which were classified as detainable, prompting authorities to hold the ship until the issues are rectified. The CELINA, carrying IMO number 9591428, is a Liberian-flagged bulk carrier with a gross tonnage of 43,717 and a deadweight of 79,800 tonnes. The vessel is managed under the ISM Code by Intercontinental Ship Management Ltd, which will be responsible for coordinating repairs and corrective measures required to secure the ship's release. The Tokyo MoU on Port State Control is a regional agreement among maritime authorities in the Asia-Pacific region aimed at eliminating substandard shipping through coordinated inspections. Detentions under the framework are issued when deficiencies are deemed serious enough to pose a risk to the safety of the vessel, its crew, or the environment, and vessels are typically barred from departure until the flag state or classification society confirms that the underlying deficiencies have been addressed. No further details regarding the specific nature of the six detainable deficiencies have been disclosed. The vessel will remain in Dandong pending verification of compliance before Tokyo MoU authorities authorize its release.