Bulk Carrier PAC ALCAMAR Detained After Melbourne Inspection

The bulk carrier PAC ALCAMAR (IMO 9913652) was detained following a Port State Control inspection conducted on 16 Feb 2026 in Melbourne, VIC, under the Indian Ocean Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control (Indian MoU). Inspectors identified a total of three deficiencies during the examination, one of which was classified as detainable, resulting in the vessel being held in port. The specific nature of the deficiencies was not disclosed in the inspection record. PAC ALCAMAR sails under the flag of Hong Kong, China, and is managed under the International Safety Management (ISM) Code by V Ships (Shanghai) Ltd. The vessel will remain detained until the outstanding deficiency is rectified to the satisfaction of port state control authorities and a follow-up inspection confirms compliance. Detentions under the Indian MoU framework are intended to ensure that vessels calling at member ports meet international safety, environmental and labour standards before being permitted to continue operations. Further details regarding the rectification timeline and specific deficiency category have not been released.