Bulk Carrier Strategic Savannah Detained at Immingham

The bulk carrier STRATEGIC SAVANNAH was detained following a Port State Control inspection at Immingham on 22 Jan 2026, under the Paris MoU regime. Inspectors identified 36 deficiencies in total, two of which were classed as detainable, prompting authorities to hold the vessel in port until the issues are rectified. The ship, flagged in Singapore and carrying IMO number 9686338, has a gross tonnage of 23,857. It is managed by MTM Ship Management India Pvt under the ISM Code, which bears responsibility for the vessel's safety management system and ensuring compliance with international maritime regulations. Detentions under the Paris MoU occur when inspectors find deficiencies serious enough to pose a risk to the safety of the ship, its crew, or the environment, or when non-compliance with applicable conventions is severe enough to warrant the vessel being barred from sailing. A high deficiency count, as recorded in this case, typically triggers closer scrutiny of the vessel's maintenance standards and the management company's oversight practices. The vessel will remain in detention at Immingham until the detainable deficiencies are addressed to the satisfaction of Port State Control officers and a follow-up inspection confirms compliance. No further details regarding the specific nature of the deficiencies or an expected release date have been disclosed.