Vanuatu Flag State Detention Rate & PSC Performance
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Paris MoU Rate
14.2%
rolling 3-year (2023-2025)
Tokyo MoU Rate
10.8%
rolling 3-year (2023-2025)
Paris MoU Rank
#65
by detention rate
Paris MoU Inspections
339
48 detentions
Tokyo MoU Inspections
111
12 detentions
Detentions (36m)
2
from monitoring
Detentions by Year
| Year | Detentions |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 |
Top Detention Ports
| Port | Detentions |
|---|---|
| Shanghai | 1 |
| Rizhao | 1 |
Recent Detentions
| Date | Vessel | Port | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-10 | RUN YUAN | Rizhao | MoU |
| 2026-09-27 | EAST HELIOS | Shanghai | MoU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vanuatu's detention rate?
Vanuatu has a Paris MoU detention rate of 14.2% over a rolling three-year window (rolling 3-year (2023-2025)), based on 339 inspections and 48 detentions. It is on the black list.
What list is Vanuatu on?
Vanuatu is on the Paris MoU black list (rolling 3-year (2023-2025)). Under Tokyo MoU, it is on the grey list.
Official rates are from the 2025 Paris MoU and 2025 Tokyo MoU annual reports, calculated over a rolling three-year window. Detention counts from monitoring cover the most recent 36 months.
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