Bulk Carrier ALYCIA Detained at Tianjin

The bulk carrier ALYCIA (IMO 9588366) was detained at the port of Tianjin following a Port State Control inspection conducted on 11 Nov 2026 under the Tokyo MOU regime. Inspectors recorded six deficiencies during the examination, two of which were classified as detainable, prompting authorities to hold the vessel in port until the issues are rectified. The Malta-flagged ship has a gross tonnage of 22,223 and a deadweight capacity of 35,058 tonnes. The vessel is managed under the ISM Code by Alloceans Shipping Co Ltd, which bears responsibility for addressing the deficiencies identified by inspectors before the ship can resume operations. Port State Control inspections under the Tokyo MOU framework are designed to verify that foreign vessels calling at member ports comply with international safety, pollution prevention, and crew welfare standards set out under conventions such as SOLAS and MARPOL. Details of the specific deficiencies that led to the detention have not been disclosed. The vessel will remain in Tianjin until the flag state or a recognised organisation confirms that the outstanding issues have been resolved and the ship is fit to sail, in line with standard Tokyo MOU detention release procedures.