Bulk Carrier STORM RIDER Detained at Tianjin

The bulk carrier STORM RIDER (IMO 9595357) was detained by Port State Control authorities following an inspection at the port of Tianjin on 28 Oct 2026, under the Tokyo MOU regime. Inspectors recorded a total of seven deficiencies, three of which were assessed as detainable, prompting the decision to hold the vessel in port until the issues are rectified. The Cyprus-flagged ship has a gross tonnage of 22,413 and a deadweight of 34,154 DWT. The STORM RIDER is managed under the ISM Code by Grecomar Shipping Agency Ltd, which is responsible for ensuring the vessel's compliance with international safety and operational standards. The detention will remain in effect until the identified deficiencies are corrected and the vessel is cleared for release by port authorities. Detentions under the Tokyo MOU framework are issued when inspectors determine that a ship's condition, equipment, or crew does not meet the requirements of applicable international conventions, posing a risk to safety, the environment, or both. Further details on the nature of the deficiencies and the timeline for the vessel's release have not been disclosed.