Container Ship MSC Matera VI Detained in Vancouver

The container vessel MSC MATERA VI was detained at the Port of Vancouver following a Port State Control inspection conducted on 17 Oct 2026 under the Tokyo MOU regime, according to a detention report. Inspectors recorded 55 total deficiencies aboard the vessel, of which 23 were classified as detainable, prompting authorities to hold the ship in port. The MSC MATERA VI, flagged in Liberia, has a gross tonnage of 66,526 and a deadweight of 67,515 tonnes. The vessel carries IMO number 9189354 and is managed under the ISM Code by MSC Shipmanagement Ltd. The high number of deficiencies identified, particularly the 23 detainable findings, represents a significant compliance failure under international safety and operational standards enforced through the Tokyo MOU, a regional port state control agreement covering the Asia-Pacific region. Vessels calling at member ports, including Vancouver, are subject to inspection to verify compliance with international conventions governing safety, pollution prevention and crew welfare. A detention typically requires the vessel's operator to rectify all detainable deficiencies and undergo a follow-up inspection before the ship is permitted to resume its voyage. Further details regarding the specific nature of the deficiencies and the expected duration of the detention have not been disclosed. The vessel's current operational status and release timeline remain pending confirmation from port authorities.