Bulk Carrier STAR SHANGHAI Detained in Singapore

The bulk carrier STAR SHANGHAI (IMO 9743588) was detained in Singapore on 01 Nov 2026 following a Port State Control inspection under the Tokyo MOU regime. Inspectors recorded 10 deficiencies, three of which were deemed detainable, prompting authorities to hold the vessel in port until the issues are rectified. The Liberian-flagged ship has a gross tonnage of 36,338 and a deadweight of 63,438 tonnes. It is managed under the International Safety Management (ISM) Code by Iblea Ship Management Ltd, which bears responsibility for ensuring the vessel's compliance with safety and operational standards. Port State Control inspections are conducted to verify that foreign-flagged vessels meet international safety, pollution prevention and labour standards. Detentions occur when inspectors identify deficiencies serious enough to pose a risk to the safety of the ship, its crew, or the environment, requiring corrective action before the vessel is permitted to depart. The STAR SHANGHAI will remain detained in Singapore until the identified deficiencies are addressed and the vessel passes a follow-up inspection confirming compliance with applicable international conventions. Further details on the nature of the deficiencies and the timeline for release have not been disclosed.