Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Ginga-Leopard

On April 15, 2026, the Ginga Leopard faced detention during a Port State Control inspection in Zhuhai, China. The inspection, conducted under the guidelines of the Tokyo Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), revealed six deficiencies on the vessel. Among these, two were deemed serious enough to warrant the ship's detention, highlighting critical safety and compliance issues that needed urgent attention. Following the necessary rectifications, the Ginga Leopard was released and departed from the port on April 17. The ship then set sail to Huizhou, successfully arriving at the destination on April 18.

On July 14, 2017, shortly after departing from Barcelona, the tanker 'Ginga Leopard' encountered a critical situation when a crew member was reported overboard. The vessel quickly turned back to aid in the search. The Maritime Rescue Coordination Center (MRCC) Barcelona swiftly deployed a helicopter, which successfully located the missing crew member. The individual was airlifted and subsequently taken to a hospital in Barcelona, exhibiting symptoms of hypothermia. Following the incident, the 'Ginga Leopard' resumed its journey towards Safi, ensuring the safety of its remaining crew.