Oil/Chemical Tanker Chang An 1 Detained in Jiaxing

The oil/chemical tanker CHANG AN 1 (IMO 9520027) was detained on 13 Sep 2026 following a Port State Control inspection at Jiaxing, China, under the Tokyo MOU regime. Inspectors identified nine deficiencies, five of which were assessed as detainable, prompting authorities to hold the vessel until the issues are rectified. The Panama-flagged vessel has a gross tonnage of 7,384 and a deadweight of 11,146 tonnes. It is managed under the ISM Code by Oceanus Carrier Ltd. Specific details of the individual deficiencies were not disclosed in the inspection report. Port State Control inspections under the Tokyo MOU framework are conducted to verify compliance with international maritime safety, pollution prevention and crew welfare standards. Vessels found with detainable deficiencies are barred from sailing until corrective actions are completed and re-inspection confirms the ship meets the required standards. Detentions of tankers, given their cargo risk profile, are subject to particular scrutiny by port authorities across the Asia-Pacific region. The CHANG AN 1 will remain in Jiaxing until the identified deficiencies are addressed to the satisfaction of Tokyo MOU inspectors and clearance is granted for the vessel to resume operations.