Oil Tanker RED COMET Detained in Dongying Port

The oil tanker RED COMET, flagged under Barbados and managed by ZHIYUAN INTERNATIONAL SHIP MANAGEMENT LIMITED, was detained following a Port State Control inspection in Dongying on 25 Jul 2026. The vessel, with a gross tonnage of 29,365 and deadweight of 46,803, was found with 26 deficiencies, 11 of which were considered detainable. The inspection was carried out under the Tokyo Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regime, which aims to ensure maritime safety and environmental protection by enforcing compliance with international regulations. The significant number of detainable deficiencies indicates serious non-compliance issues that warranted the detention of the vessel to prevent it from sailing until corrective actions are taken. Detention of vessels under the Tokyo MOU is a measure to uphold safety standards and protect marine environments. The RED COMET’s detention highlights ongoing challenges in maintaining compliance among oil tankers operating under various flags. The vessel will remain detained in Dongying until all identified deficiencies are rectified and verified by authorities.