Container Ship BOX ENDEAVOUR Detained in Chittagong

The container ship BOX ENDEAVOUR (IMO 9706281), flying the Liberian flag, was detained following a Port State Control inspection under the Indian Ocean MoU at the port of Chittagong on 22 Aug 2026. Inspectors recorded a total of 15 deficiencies during the examination, one of which was assessed as detainable, prompting authorities to hold the vessel in port. The specific nature of the detainable deficiency was not disclosed in the inspection report. The vessel is managed under the ISM Code by STEM SHIPPING CO SA, which is responsible for addressing the identified deficiencies before the ship can be released to resume operations. Port State Control inspections such as this are conducted to verify compliance with international maritime safety, pollution prevention and crew welfare standards under conventions including SOLAS, MARPOL and the Maritime Labour Convention. Detention remains in effect until the responsible deficiencies are rectified to the satisfaction of port state inspectors and a follow-up verification confirms the vessel meets the required standards for safe operation. No further details regarding the vessel's release date or remedial actions have been made available at this time.