Bulk Carrier ZHONG HENG HAI Detained in Zhuhai

The bulk carrier ZHONG HENG HAI (IMO 1185211) was detained by port state control authorities in Zhuhai following an inspection conducted on 28 Sep 2026, under the Tokyo MOU regime. Inspectors identified seven deficiencies aboard the vessel, three of which were assessed as serious enough to warrant detention. The ship, flagged in Sao Tome and Principe, has a gross tonnage of 8,511. Specific details on the nature of the deficiencies have not been disclosed in the inspection report. The Tokyo MOU is one of several regional port state control regimes that carry out inspections of foreign-flagged vessels calling at member ports, aiming to ensure compliance with international maritime safety, labour and environmental standards. Vessels found with deficiencies that pose a risk to safety, health or the environment can be detained until the issues are rectified and verified by inspectors. The ZHONG HENG HAI will remain in Zhuhai until the detainable deficiencies are addressed to the satisfaction of port state control officials and the vessel is cleared to resume operations. No further information on a timeline for release has been provided.