Bulk Carrier GRAECIA NAUTICA Detained in Newcastle

The bulk carrier GRAECIA NAUTICA (IMO 9689823) was detained following a Port State Control inspection at Newcastle, NSW, under the Tokyo MOU regime. The inspection, carried out on 27 Oct 2026, identified six deficiencies, one of which was classified as detainable, prompting authorities to hold the vessel in port. The Cyprus-flagged ship has a gross tonnage of 43,291 and a deadweight of 81,001 tonnes. It is managed under the ISM Code by ANGELAKOS (HELLAS) SA. Further details on the specific nature of the detainable deficiency have not been disclosed. Port State Control inspections under regional agreements such as the Tokyo MOU are designed to verify that foreign-flagged vessels calling at member ports comply with international safety, environmental and labour conventions. Detentions are imposed when inspectors find deficiencies serious enough to pose a risk to the ship, crew or environment, and the vessel is typically required to rectify the issues before being permitted to depart. The GRAECIA NAUTICA will remain under detention at Newcastle until the identified deficiency is addressed and the vessel passes a follow-up inspection confirming compliance with applicable safety standards.