Container Ship PLUTO Detained in Mumbai After Inspection

The container ship PLUTO (IMO 9130444), flagged in Saint Kitts and Nevis, was detained by Port State Control authorities in Mumbai following an inspection conducted on 04 Feb 2026 under the Indian MoU regime. Inspectors recorded a total of 14 deficiencies aboard the vessel, one of which was classified as detainable, prompting authorities to hold the ship in port until the issue is rectified. Further details regarding the specific nature of the detainable deficiency have not been disclosed. The vessel is managed under the ISM Code by Exceed Ocean Trading LLC, which bears responsibility for ensuring the ship's compliance with international safety and operational standards. Port State Control detentions are typically issued when deficiencies are deemed serious enough to pose a risk to the safety of the vessel, its crew, or the environment, and the ship is required to address the flagged issues before being cleared to resume operations. The case adds to the record of inspections carried out under the Indian MoU, which monitors compliance of foreign-flagged vessels calling at Indian ports as part of broader international efforts to uphold maritime safety standards.