Singapore-Flagged Tanker JAL SIDDHI Detained in Jubail

The oil and chemical tanker JAL SIDDHI, flying the Singapore flag, was detained during a Port State Control inspection in Jubail on 11 Jun 2025. The vessel, with a gross tonnage of 11,615, falls under the Riyadh Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) jurisdiction. The detention followed the inspection carried out under the Riyadh MOU framework, which aims to ensure maritime safety and environmental protection by enforcing compliance with international regulations. Details regarding the specific deficiencies leading to the detention were not disclosed. Port State Control detentions are significant as they indicate serious non-compliance issues that must be rectified before the vessel is allowed to continue operations. The detention of JAL SIDDHI underscores the ongoing efforts by regional authorities to uphold shipping standards and safety in the Gulf region.