DetentionTrackr has officially launched, as a new maritime intelligence platform centralising global Port State Control (PSC) detention data, into real‑time, actionable intelligence to drive greater efficiency and strategic decision-making across the industry.
In February, 72 vessels were detained across global ports, with 164 detentions recorded since the beginning of 2026 globally. Despiteconsistent enforcement activity, detention information remains fragmented across regional authorities.
“DetentionTrackr delivers a unified AI-driven view of active vessel detentions, enriched with detailed ownership and managementintelligence,” said Thomas Cox, Co-Founder of the platform. “It
represents a new category of maritime intelligence, transforming how the industry understands and responds to detention events.”
The platform aggregates live detention data and enhances each report with information including:
- Detailed vessel profiles Inspection and detention history
- Ownership structure and beneficial owner mapping
- Ship owner and manager identification with contact information
- Structured risk context
- Active detentions are monitored every hour. Resolved cases are archived within the system to support contextual benchmarking and fleet analysis.
The platform is designed for:
- Ship managers seeking fleet benchmarking visibility and competitor
performance insights - Charterers assessing detention exposure prior to fixing vessels
- P&I clubs monitoring operational and compliance risk
- Technical suppliers responding to machinery, safety and deficiency-related detentions
- Maritime service providers addressing urgent operational gaps
- Port agents requiring early awareness of detained vessels within their regions
- Riding squads mobilising crews to rectify deficiencies and restorecompliance
“PSC data is public but operationally fragmented,”_ said David Holly, Co-Founder at DetentionTrackr. _”We built DetentionTrackr to transform dispersed inspection records into structured, actionable intelligence, empowering maritime professionals to make faster, more informed decisions that helps all parties save valuable time.”
DetentionTrackr is now available for commercial subscription.
About DetentionTrackr:
DetentionTrackr is a maritime AI-enhanced intelligence platform providing real-time PSC detention monitoring, vessel enrichment and ownership mapping globally. The platform structures publicly available enforcement data into actionable operational and commercial insight.
