Bulk Carrier Global Nova Detained in Kashima Under Tokyo MOU

The bulk carrier Global Nova (IMO 9618630) was detained by Port State Control authorities at Kashima, Ibaraki, following an inspection conducted on 15 Sep 2026 under the Tokyo MOU regime. Inspectors recorded a total of 16 deficiencies, of which one was assessed as detainable, prompting the port state to hold the vessel until corrective action is taken. The Marshall Islands-flagged vessel has a gross tonnage of 29,235 and is classified as a bulk carrier. Its ISM Company is listed as Sigma Operasyon ve Logistik Ltd Sti, which bears responsibility for ensuring the ship's compliance with international safety management standards. Detentions under the Tokyo MOU are issued when inspectors determine that deficiencies pose a risk to the safety of the ship, its crew, or the environment, or when non-compliance with international conventions is significant enough to warrant the vessel being barred from sailing. The Global Nova will remain in port until the detainable deficiency is rectified and the vessel is cleared for release by the relevant authorities. Further details on the specific nature of the deficiencies identified during the inspection have not been disclosed. The case adds to the record of vessels flagged for non-compliance within the Tokyo MOU region this year.