Bulk Carrier HEROIC Detained at Sohar Port

The bulk carrier HEROIC, flagged in Panama, was detained at Sohar port following a Port State Control inspection conducted on 09 Aug 2026. The vessel, with a gross tonnage of 32,987, falls under the Riyadh Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) jurisdiction. The detention indicates that the ship did not meet certain safety or regulatory standards during the inspection. Port State Control detentions are enforced to ensure maritime safety, security, and environmental protection by addressing deficiencies found on board. HEROIC's detention will remain in effect until the identified issues are rectified and verified by the authorities. Such actions are part of the Riyadh MOU's efforts to maintain high standards among vessels operating in its region.