Bulk Carrier GIACOMETTI Detained in Newcastle Port Inspection

The bulk carrier GIACOMETTI (IMO 9615377) was detained following a Port State Control inspection conducted on 23 Aug 2026 at the port of Newcastle, NSW, under the Indian Ocean MoU regime. Inspectors recorded four deficiencies during the examination, one of which was classified as detainable, prompting authorities to hold the vessel in port until the issue is rectified. The Liberian-flagged ship is managed under the ISM Code by Oceanbulk International SA, which bears responsibility for ensuring the vessel's compliance with international safety and operational standards. Port State Control inspections are carried out to verify that foreign-flagged vessels calling at a port comply with international conventions covering safety, pollution prevention, and crew welfare. A detention order is issued when deficiencies are serious enough to pose a risk to the vessel, its crew, or the marine environment, and the ship is barred from departing until the relevant authority confirms the deficiencies have been addressed. No further details regarding the specific nature of the detainable deficiency, the vessel's cargo, or its next port of call have been disclosed. The GIACOMETTI remains under the jurisdiction of Indian Ocean MoU port authorities pending resolution of the outstanding issue.