Belize-Flagged Heng Tong Xin Yun Detained at Lianyungang

The vessel Heng Tong Xin Yun, flagged in Belize, was detained following a Port State Control inspection carried out at the port of Lianyungang on 28 Sep 2026, according to a report issued under the Tokyo MOU. Inspectors recorded a total of seven deficiencies during the inspection, two of which were deemed serious enough to warrant detention. The ship, classified under the "other special activities" category, has a gross tonnage of 7,336 and a deadweight of 8,055 tonnes. Its IMO number is 9637674. Under the Tokyo MOU framework, port state control officers conduct inspections of foreign-flagged vessels calling at member ports to verify compliance with international maritime safety, security 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 the ship is deemed fit to continue operating. No further details have been released regarding the specific nature of the detainable deficiencies identified aboard the Heng Tong Xin Yun, nor on the expected timeline for the vessel's release. The ship will remain under detention at Lianyungang until the outstanding issues are addressed to the satisfaction of port state control authorities.