Bulk Carrier DANAE R Detained in Tianjin Over Deficiencies

The bulk carrier DANAE R (IMO 9316878), sailing under the Bahamas flag, was detained in the port of Tianjin following a Port State Control inspection conducted on 12 Oct 2026 under the Tokyo MOU regime. Inspectors recorded a total of 10 deficiencies, two of which were assessed as detainable, prompting authorities to hold the vessel in port pending corrective action. The vessel has a gross tonnage of 38,888 and a deadweight of 75,740 tonnes. The DANAE R is managed under the ISM Code by Valerie Ship Management LLC, which is responsible for ensuring the ship's compliance with safety and operational standards. Details regarding the specific nature of the deficiencies identified during the inspection have not been disclosed. Port State Control detentions are issued when inspectors determine that a vessel's condition, equipment, or crew does not meet international safety, environmental, or labour convention requirements, posing a risk to the ship, crew, or environment if allowed to continue operating. The vessel will remain detained in Tianjin until the identified deficiencies are rectified and verified by port authorities, at which point clearance to depart may be granted.