Bulk Carrier HEROIC Detained at Port of Sohar

The bulk carrier HEROIC (IMO 9599406) was detained following a Port State Control inspection conducted on 09 Aug 2026 at the port of Sohar, under the framework of the Indian Ocean MOU. Inspectors identified five deficiencies during the examination, one of which was classified as detainable, prompting authorities to hold the vessel in port pending corrective action. The specific nature of the detainable deficiency was not disclosed in the inspection report. HEROIC sails under the flag of the Marshall Islands and is managed by SHANGHAI HUAYANG MARITIME SCI as its ISM company. The vessel will remain detained at Sohar until the identified deficiency is rectified to the satisfaction of port state control officials and the ship is cleared to resume operations. Port State Control detentions are conducted to ensure compliance with international maritime safety, security and environmental standards, and vessels found with serious deficiencies are held in port until such issues are resolved. Further details regarding the timeline for release of the HEROIC have not been made available.