Gas Carrier CESI QINGDAO Detained in Gladstone

The gas carrier CESI QINGDAO (IMO 9672832) has been detained following a Port State Control inspection at Gladstone, QLD, conducted on 22 Oct 2026 under the Tokyo MOU regime. Inspectors recorded a total of six deficiencies, one of which was classified as detainable, prompting authorities to hold the vessel in port until corrective action is taken. The CESI QINGDAO is flagged in Hong Kong, China, and has a gross tonnage of 113,397 and a deadweight of 95,641 tonnes. The vessel is managed under the ISM Code by China Energy Ship Management Co Ltd (CESM), which is responsible for addressing the identified deficiencies before the ship can be cleared to resume operations. Port State Control detentions are issued when inspectors determine that deficiencies pose a risk to the safety of the ship, its crew, or the environment, or when they indicate non-compliance with international conventions. The vessel will remain in Gladstone until the detainable deficiency is rectified and a follow-up inspection confirms compliance with applicable safety and operational standards. No further details on the nature of the deficiencies or an expected release date have been disclosed.