Bulk Carrier ABTENAUER Detained in Ulsan Under Tokyo MOU

The bulk carrier ABTENAUER (IMO 9655212) has been detained at the port of Ulsan following a Port State Control inspection conducted under the Tokyo MOU on 03 Nov 2026. Inspectors recorded a total of five deficiencies, two of which were classified as detainable, leading to the vessel being held in port. The ABTENAUER is a Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier with a gross tonnage of 24,163. The vessel's ISM management is handled by ARISTON NAVIGATION CORP. Further details regarding the specific nature of the deficiencies identified during the inspection have not been disclosed. Port State Control detentions are issued when inspectors determine that a vessel's condition, equipment, or crew certification pose a risk to safety, security, or the environment, requiring rectification before the ship is permitted to resume operations. The Tokyo MOU coordinates port state inspections across the Asia-Pacific region to enforce compliance with international maritime safety and pollution prevention conventions. The vessel will remain detained in Ulsan until the identified deficiencies are addressed to the satisfaction of port state control authorities and a follow-up inspection confirms compliance, allowing it to be released to continue its voyage.