Panama-Flagged XIN LIN HAI 6 Detained in Ulsan

The general cargo vessel XIN LIN HAI 6 (IMO 1017012) has been detained following a Port State Control inspection in Ulsan, South Korea, under the Tokyo MOU. The inspection, conducted on 23 Oct 2026, identified eight deficiencies, seven of which were assessed as detainable. The Panama-flagged ship, with a gross tonnage of 5,471, operates as a general cargo/multipurpose vessel. Its ISM company is listed as FRIENDSHIP SHIPPING CO., LIMITED. Authorities have not yet released a breakdown of the specific deficiencies identified during the inspection, though the high proportion of detainable findings indicates significant safety or operational concerns aboard the vessel. Under Tokyo MOU protocols, a detention order remains in effect until the responsible parties rectify the deficiencies to the satisfaction of port state control officers and the vessel is cleared for departure. Detentions of this nature are typically linked to failures in areas such as structural integrity, safety equipment, fire protection, or crew certification, though the exact causes in this case have not been disclosed. The vessel will remain in Ulsan until the required corrective actions are completed and verified by inspectors. No timeline for release has been provided.