Bulk Carrier Golden Legend Detained in Xiamen

The bulk carrier GOLDEN LEGEND (IMO 9146003) was detained at the port of Xiamen following a Port State Control inspection conducted on 15 Sep 2026 under the Tokyo MOU regime. Inspectors recorded a total of eight deficiencies, four of which were assessed as detainable, prompting authorities to hold the vessel in port. The GOLDEN LEGEND is a 26,586 gross tonnage bulk carrier with a deadweight of 48,224 tonnes, flagged in Tanzania, United Republic of. The vessel is managed under the ISM Code by Heng Rong Ocean Ltd, which is responsible for addressing the deficiencies identified during the inspection before the ship can be cleared to resume operations. Detentions under the Tokyo MOU framework are issued when inspectors determine that deficiencies pose a risk to the safety of the ship, its crew, or the environment, or when they indicate non-compliance with applicable international conventions. The specific nature of the eight deficiencies recorded on the GOLDEN LEGEND was not detailed in the inspection report. The vessel will remain detained in Xiamen until the identified deficiencies are rectified and a follow-up inspection confirms compliance with relevant safety and operational standards. No timeline for release has been indicated by port authorities.