Oil Tanker UOG STENIES Detained in Jubail

The oil and chemical tanker UOG STENIES, flagged under the Marshall Islands, was detained following a port state control inspection in Jubail on 27 Apr 2025. The vessel, with a gross tonnage of 29,281, falls under the Riyadh Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) jurisdiction. The detention indicates that the vessel did not meet certain international safety or regulatory standards during the inspection. Port state control inspections are routine checks aimed at ensuring vessels comply with international maritime conventions to maintain safety, security, and environmental protection. The Riyadh MOU covers inspections in the Gulf region, focusing on preventing substandard ships from operating. Detentions are serious measures that require the vessel to address deficiencies before being allowed to continue operations. The detention of UOG STENIES highlights ongoing enforcement efforts in the region to uphold maritime safety and environmental standards.