General Cargo Vessel OCEAN WARRIOR Detained in Sandakan

The general cargo vessel OCEAN WARRIOR, flagged under Comoros, was detained at the port of Sandakan, Sabah following a Port State Control inspection on 13 Aug 2026. The inspection, conducted under the Tokyo Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), identified a total of 26 deficiencies, of which 9 were considered detainable. OCEAN WARRIOR has a gross tonnage of 1,963 and a deadweight tonnage of 3,220. The vessel is operated by the ISM company FTZ Logistics Co Ltd. The detention indicates significant non-compliance with international maritime safety and operational standards, necessitating corrective actions before the vessel can resume service. Port State Control inspections under the Tokyo MOU aim to ensure that foreign ships visiting member ports comply with international regulations to maintain safety, security, and environmental standards. Detentions such as this serve to enforce compliance and protect maritime stakeholders. The vessel will remain detained until the identified deficiencies are rectified and verified by the relevant authorities.