Belize-Flagged Cargo Ship XIN YI YUAN 7 Detained in Xiamen

The general cargo/multipurpose vessel XIN YI YUAN 7 (IMO 8674883) has been detained by Port State Control authorities following an inspection at the port of Xiamen on 18 Sep 2026, according to a Tokyo MOU detention report. Inspectors recorded eight deficiencies during the examination, six of which were assessed as detainable, prompting the decision to hold the ship in port. The Belize-flagged vessel has a gross tonnage of 4,427 and a deadweight of 6,750 DWT. No further details on the specific nature of the deficiencies were disclosed in the report. The ship's ISM company is listed as Hong Shun Shipping Management Ltd, which holds responsibility for the vessel's safety management under the International Safety Management Code. Detentions under the Tokyo MOU framework occur when inspectors determine that identified deficiencies pose a risk to the ship, crew, or environment, requiring rectification before the vessel is permitted to depart. The vessel will remain detained in Xiamen until the outstanding deficiencies are addressed to the satisfaction of port state control officers and clearance is granted for onward sailing. Further updates on the resolution of the case are expected as inspection authorities confirm compliance.