Container Ship MSC HEIDI Detained in Port Adelaide

The container ship MSC HEIDI (IMO 9309473) was detained following a Port State Control inspection at Port Adelaide, South Australia, conducted on 19 Feb 2026 under the Indian Ocean Memorandum of Understanding (Indian MoU) framework. Inspectors recorded a total of 20 deficiencies during the examination, one of which was classified as detainable, prompting authorities to hold the vessel in port pending corrective action. The Panama-flagged ship is managed under the International Safety Management (ISM) Code by Mediterranean Shipping Co Srl, which has been notified of the findings. Port State Control inspections are routinely carried out to verify that foreign-flagged vessels calling at member ports comply with international safety, pollution prevention and crew welfare standards set out under conventions such as SOLAS, MARPOL and the ISM Code. A detention order typically remains in force until the responsible flag state or recognised organisation confirms that the identified deficiency, or deficiencies, have been rectified to the satisfaction of port authorities. No further details regarding the specific nature of the detainable deficiency, the vessel's cargo status, or an estimated release date have been disclosed. MSC HEIDI remains in Port Adelaide while remedial measures are undertaken, with its return to service contingent on a follow-up inspection confirming compliance.