Bulk Carrier ISLAND Detained in Tianjin Over Deficiencies

The Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier ISLAND (IMO 9392432) was detained following a Port State Control inspection in Tianjin on 30 Sep 2026, conducted under the Tokyo MoU regime. Inspectors recorded a total of 11 deficiencies during the check, of which 4 were classified as detainable, prompting authorities to hold the vessel in port pending corrective action. The ISM-managed company for the vessel is listed as LEADER MARINE S.A. The ISLAND has a gross tonnage of 43,158 and a deadweight capacity of 82,449 DWT. The vessel will remain detained until the identified deficiencies are rectified to the satisfaction of port state control officers and the ship is cleared to resume operations. Detentions under the Tokyo MoU framework are issued when inspectors determine that conditions on board pose a risk to the safety of the ship, its crew, or the environment. No further details on the nature of the specific deficiencies or a timeline for release have been disclosed.