Gas Carrier OB RIVER Detained at Yangpu Port

The gas carrier OB RIVER, flagged under the Marshall Islands, was detained at Yangpu Port following a Port State Control inspection conducted on 24 Jul 2026. The vessel, with a gross tonnage of 100,244 and a deadweight of 84,682, was found to have seven deficiencies, three of which were considered detainable. The inspection was carried out under the Tokyo Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) framework. OB RIVER is operated by the ISM company Dynagas LTD. The detainment indicates that the vessel did not meet essential safety or regulatory standards required for continued operation in the port. Port State Control inspections are routine checks aimed at verifying the compliance of foreign ships with international maritime regulations. Detentions are imposed when deficiencies pose significant risks to safety, security, or the environment. The vessel will remain detained until the identified detainable deficiencies are rectified and verified by the authorities, ensuring it meets all necessary safety and operational standards before resuming service.