Bulk Carrier HUA XING Detained in Lianyungang

The Panama-flagged bulk carrier HUA XING (IMO 9258557) was detained following a Port State Control inspection conducted under the Tokyo MOU at the port of Lianyungang on 15 Oct 2026. Inspectors recorded 12 deficiencies during the examination, three of which were deemed detainable, prompting authorities to hold the vessel in port until the issues are rectified. The ship has a gross tonnage of 25,554 and a deadweight of 46,493 DWT. The vessel's ISM company is listed as HONG KONG SEAMEN HOME MARITIME SERVICE CO.,LIMITED, which bears responsibility for ensuring the ship's compliance with international safety management standards. Port State Control inspections under regional MOU frameworks such as Tokyo MOU are designed to verify that foreign-flagged vessels calling at member ports meet international conventions covering safety, pollution prevention and crew welfare. Detention remains in effect until the detainable deficiencies are addressed to the satisfaction of inspectors and the vessel is cleared to resume operations. No further details on the specific nature of the deficiencies or an expected release date have been disclosed.”