New AI Platform Tracks 164 Global PSC Detentions, Transforms Port State Control Data Into Real-Time Intelligence

DetentionTrackr has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) maritime intelligence platform designed to centralise global Port State Control (PSC) detention data into real-time actionable insight.

The platform aims to convert fragmented enforcement records into structured intelligence, helping stakeholders make faster, data-led decisions across the shipping industry.

In February 2026, 72 vessels were detained across global ports, and 164 detentions have occurred worldwide since the start of the year, according to DetentionTrackr data.

Despite steady PSC enforcement, detention information remains scattered across regional authorities.

DetentionTrackr aggregates live PSC detention data from ports across multiple regions. The system enhances each detention record with structured intelligence that goes beyond basic enforcement listings.

Active detentions are monitored hourly, giving users near real-time visibility. Resolved cases are archived for benchmarking and performance analysis over time.

Thomas Cox, Co-Founder of DetentionTrackr, said the platform delivers a unified, AI-driven view of active vessel detentions enriched with detailed ownership and management data.

He described the product as a new category of maritime intelligence that changes how the industry tracks and responds to detention events.

Each detention report generated by the platform includes additional layers of intelligence:

• Detailed vessel profiles
• Inspection history and detention records
• Ownership structure and beneficial owner mapping
• Ship owner and manager identification with contact details
• Structured risk context

This enriched data supports more comprehensive risk assessment than simple detention logs.

Port State Control regimes, such as the Paris Memorandum of Understanding and Tokyo Memorandum of Understanding, publish detention lists through separate authorities.

While PSC data is public, it is operationally fragmented, making it difficult for industry users to access and interpret quickly.

David Holly, Co-Founder of DetentionTrackr, said the platform was built to transform these dispersed inspection records into structured, actionable intelligence. He noted that maritime professionals frequently need quick insights into detention exposure and compliance risk.

DetentionTrackr’s AI tool serves multiple user groups within the maritime sector:

• Ship managers- to benchmark fleets and compare detention exposure.
• Charterers- to assess PSC risk before fixing employment.
• P&I clubs- to monitor compliance risk across insured fleets.
• Technical suppliers- to identify deficiency-related detentions requiring intervention.
• Maritime service providers- to address operational gaps linked to detention issues.
• Port agents- to gain early awareness of detained vessels.
• Riding squads- to mobilise crews to rectify deficiencies and restore compliance.

Reference: DetentionTrackr