Gas Carrier METHANE MICKIE HARPER Detained in Gladstone

The gas carrier METHANE MICKIE HARPER, flagged in Panama, was detained following a Port State Control inspection in Gladstone, Queensland on 16 Jul 2026. The vessel, with a gross tonnage of 109,004 and deadweight of 86,170, was found with eight deficiencies, including one considered detainable. The inspection was conducted under the Tokyo Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) framework. The ship is operated by the ISM company MMS CO LTD. The detention indicates that the vessel did not meet required safety or regulatory standards during the inspection. Port State Control detentions serve as a critical enforcement mechanism to ensure maritime safety and environmental protection. The METHANE MICKIE HARPER will remain detained until the identified deficiencies are rectified and compliance is verified. This action underscores ongoing efforts to maintain high safety standards for gas carriers operating internationally.