MSC Jessenia R Detained in Philadelphia After Inspection

The container ship MSC JESSENIA R (IMO 9215672) was detained by the United States Coast Guard following a port state control inspection in Philadelphia on 07 Oct 2026. The Liberian-flagged vessel was found to have 12 deficiencies in total, six of which were classified as detainable, prompting authorities to hold the ship until the issues are rectified. The inspection was carried out under the USCG MOU framework, which oversees compliance with international maritime safety, security and environmental standards for vessels calling at United States ports. Detainable deficiencies typically relate to serious safety or operational shortcomings that pose a risk to the vessel, crew, or the marine environment if left unaddressed. Port state control detentions are a standard enforcement mechanism used to ensure that foreign-flagged vessels meet international conventions, including those set by the International Maritime Organization. Vessels subject to detention are generally required to undergo corrective action and a follow-up inspection before being cleared to resume operations. No further details regarding the specific nature of the deficiencies or an expected release date for the MSC JESSENIA R have been disclosed. The vessel remains in Philadelphia pending resolution of the identified issues.