Oil Tanker CLIO Detained in Siracusa Port

The oil tanker CLIO (IMO 9396660), flagged in Portugal and managed by TB Marine Shipmanagement, was detained following a Port State Control inspection at Siracusa - Santa Panagia on 28 Jun 2026. The vessel, with a gross tonnage of 62,789, was inspected under the Paris Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). During the inspection, authorities identified a total of 15 deficiencies, five of which were considered detainable. The nature of these deficiencies has not been detailed, but the detention indicates significant non-compliance with safety or environmental regulations. Port State Control inspections are routine checks aimed at ensuring vessels comply with international maritime safety, security, and environmental standards. Detentions occur when deficiencies pose a risk to the ship, crew, or environment. The detention of CLIO highlights ongoing enforcement efforts within the Paris MOU region to maintain high standards in maritime operations.