Bulk Carrier NECO K Detained After Galati Inspection

The bulk carrier NECO K (IMO 9146053), flying the Panama flag, was detained following a Port State Control inspection conducted on 11 Sep 2026 at the port of Galati under the Black Sea MOU regime. Inspectors recorded a total of 12 deficiencies during the examination, though none were classified as detainable in isolation. Despite the absence of individually detainable findings, the vessel was ordered detained, indicating that the cumulative condition of the ship or overall compliance concerns prompted authorities to hold it in port pending rectification. The NECO K has a gross tonnage of 6,001 and a deadweight of 10,100 tonnes. The vessel is managed under the ISM Code by Ocean Eagle Shipping And Trading Co Ltd, which bears responsibility for addressing the identified deficiencies before the ship can be released to resume operations. Port State Control detentions under regional MOU frameworks such as the Black Sea MOU are intended to ensure that vessels calling at member ports meet international safety, pollution prevention, and crew welfare standards. The NECO K will remain detained at Galati until the flag state, classification society, or relevant authorities confirm that outstanding issues have been resolved.