Comoros-Flagged Liana Detained at Jebel Ali

The vessel Liana, sailing under the flag of Comoros, has been detained following a Port State Control inspection at Jebel Ali on 30 Aug 2026, according to a report issued under the Riyadh MOU. The ship, classified as "Other types of ship" with a gross tonnage of 2,998, was flagged for deficiencies during the inspection that were serious enough to warrant detention. IMO number 9000390 identifies the vessel. No further details on the specific deficiencies leading to the detention were disclosed in the report. Port State Control inspections are conducted to verify that foreign-flagged vessels calling at ports within a member state's jurisdiction comply with international conventions covering safety, pollution prevention, and crew welfare. The Riyadh MOU, covering the Arabian Gulf region, is one of several regional agreements worldwide that coordinate such inspections to prevent substandard shipping from operating in member ports. A detention order means the vessel is barred from sailing until the identified deficiencies are rectified and the ship is re-inspected and cleared by port authorities. The Liana will remain at Jebel Ali until corrective measures are verified. No timeline for the vessel's release has been provided.