Bahamas-Flagged Passenger Ship SILVER SHADOW Detained in Staten Island

The passenger vessel SILVER SHADOW (IMO 9192167), flagged in the Bahamas, was detained following a Port State Control inspection conducted by the US Coast Guard Mou at Staten Island on 21 Sep 2026. Inspectors recorded a total of 16 deficiencies aboard the vessel, of which 12 were classified as detainable, prompting authorities to hold the ship in port until the issues are rectified. The high ratio of detainable deficiencies to total findings indicates significant concerns regarding the vessel's compliance with international safety and operational standards. Port State Control inspections are carried out under regional Memoranda of Understanding to verify that foreign-flagged vessels calling at member ports meet requirements set out in international maritime conventions, including those governing safety of life at sea, crew certification, and pollution prevention. Detentions are issued when deficiencies are considered serious enough to pose a risk to the vessel, its crew, passengers, or the marine environment. The SILVER SHADOW will remain under detention at Staten Island until the US Coast Guard confirms that the identified deficiencies have been addressed and the vessel is fit to resume operations. No further details regarding the specific nature of the deficiencies or a timeline for release have been disclosed.