Oil Tanker CARIBBEAN TRADER Detained in Istanbul

The oil tanker CARIBBEAN TRADER (IMO 9786126), flagged in Panama, was detained in Istanbul following a Port State Control inspection on 16 Jul 2026. The vessel, with a gross tonnage of 3,558, was inspected under the Mediterranean Memorandum of Understanding (Med MoU). During the inspection, authorities identified a total of 23 deficiencies, 12 of which were considered detainable. The ship is managed by Bunker Vessel Management SA, which is also the ISM company responsible for the vessel's safety management system. Detention indicates serious non-compliance with international maritime safety, security, or environmental standards. The vessel will remain detained until the identified deficiencies are rectified and verified by the inspecting authorities. This detention highlights ongoing challenges in maintaining compliance among oil tankers operating in the Mediterranean region and underscores the importance of rigorous Port State Control inspections to ensure maritime safety.