Incidents have occurred immediately after a ship leaves the shipyard following repairs. Frequently, the berth-trial or sea-trial have not been carried out for a sufficient period. While underway to the next port, issues arise that lead to a loss of propulsion. When this occurs in China’s narrow waters, it often leads to emergency anchoring, and subsequent investigation by the China Maritime Safety Administration (MSA), including an expanded port State control inspection that results in a detention.The Republic of the Marshall Islands Maritime Administrator has issued a Marine Safety Advisory to urge operators to exercise extreme caution when calling China as it continues to receive reports of ships unable to maneuver in high-density traffic or narrow waters in the country.#MSA #RMI #China #PSC #Detention