Bulk Carrier HOPA Detained in Vancouver After Inspection

The bulk carrier HOPA (IMO 9684213) was detained in Vancouver following a Port State Control inspection conducted on 27 Sep 2026 under the Tokyo MoU regime. Inspectors identified 17 deficiencies during the examination, of which one was classified as detainable, prompting authorities to hold the vessel in port. HOPA is a Malta-flagged bulk carrier with a gross tonnage of 35,812 and a deadweight of 63,250 DWT. The vessel is managed under the ISM Code by Ciner Ship Management, which bears responsibility for ensuring compliance with international safety and operational standards. Port State Control detentions occur when inspectors determine that a ship's condition, equipment, or crew operations pose a risk to safety, the environment, or fail to meet the requirements of applicable maritime conventions. Under Tokyo MoU procedures, a vessel is released only after the detainable deficiency has been rectified to the satisfaction of the inspecting authority and a follow-up inspection confirms compliance. No further details have been released regarding the specific nature of the detainable deficiency or the expected timeline for HOPA's release. The vessel remains in Vancouver pending corrective action and reinspection by Port State Control officers.