Bulk Carrier ZHONG CHANG 528 Detained in Constanta

The Chinese-flagged bulk carrier ZHONG CHANG 528 (IMO 9567427) was detained by port state control authorities in Constanta, Romania, following an inspection on 16 Oct 2026. The inspection was carried out under the Paris MoU framework. Inspectors recorded a total of 18 deficiencies aboard the vessel, of which six were classified as detainable, prompting authorities to hold the ship in port until the issues are rectified. The vessel has a gross tonnage of 33,032 and is managed under the ISM Code by Zhoushan Shengsi Sealand Shpg. Port state control inspections under regional memoranda of understanding such as Paris MoU are designed to verify compliance with international safety, environmental and labour standards for ships calling at member ports. Detentions occur when deficiencies are deemed serious enough to pose a risk to the safety of the crew, the vessel, or the environment, and the ship is barred from sailing until corrective measures are implemented and verified by inspectors. No further details on the nature of the specific deficiencies or a timeline for release have been disclosed. The case adds to the vessel's inspection record under the Paris MoU regime, which tracks detentions as part of its risk-based targeting system for flag states and ship managers.