South Korean-Flagged Container Ship Detained at Sohar

The container ship GOLDEN VOYAGE (IMO 9056739), flagged in the Republic of Korea, was detained following a Port State Control inspection at the port of Sohar on 28 Sep 2026. The inspection was carried out under the Riyadh MOU regime, which oversees maritime safety compliance in Gulf ports. The vessel has a gross tonnage of 2,745. Authorities have not released the specific deficiencies that led to the detention, though the action indicates inspectors identified conditions serious enough to prevent the ship from continuing its voyage until corrective measures are completed. Detentions under Port State Control regimes such as the Riyadh MOU occur when inspectors find deficiencies related to a vessel's safety equipment, structural condition, crew certification, or operational procedures that are considered to pose a risk to the ship, its crew, or the marine environment. Vessels remain detained until the flag state or classification society confirms that the identified issues have been resolved and the ship meets applicable international conventions. Further details regarding the specific grounds for detention and the timeline for release of the GOLDEN VOYAGE have not been disclosed. Port State Control authorities typically publish detention records to promote transparency and support global maritime safety oversight.