Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Malakand

On February 11, 2026, the cargo vessel 'Malakand' was detained in the bustling port city of Guangzhou under the Tokyo Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). During a thorough initial inspection, authorities discovered a total of 16 deficiencies, with nine categorized as serious enough to warrant detention. Following this inspection, on February 12, the 'Malakand' departed from its dock and subsequently anchored in the Humen Waterway, located at coordinates 22° 47' N 113° 38' E. As of February 13, the vessel has remained stationary in this position, prompting further scrutiny of its compliance with maritime safety regulations.

Cargill has successfully arranged a new time charter with the delivery set for Hong Kong, commencing on September 15. The voyage will take the vessel through Indonesia before its redelivery within the Singapore-Japan range. This deal promises a competitive daily rate of $11,500, fortifying Cargill's operational capabilities in the region.