Vietnamese MODU PV DRILLING III Detained in Tanjung Priok

The MODU and FPSO vessel PV DRILLING III, flagged in Vietnam, was detained at the port of Tanjung Priok following a Port State Control inspection on 22 Jul 2026. The inspection, conducted under the Tokyo Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), identified a total of 11 deficiencies, including 2 detainable issues. The vessel, with a gross tonnage of 9,752, is operated by Petrovietnam Drilling And Well Services Corp (PV Drilling), which is also the company responsible under the International Safety Management (ISM) code. The nature of the detainable deficiencies has not been disclosed, but their presence necessitated the detention of the vessel to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards. This detention highlights ongoing enforcement efforts by Tokyo MOU member states to uphold maritime safety and environmental protection standards. The vessel will remain detained until the identified deficiencies are rectified and the ship is deemed safe for operation.