Chemical Tanker YORIK Detained in Yingkou

The chemical tanker YORIK (IMO 9183843) was detained following a Port State Control inspection at the port of Yingkou on 23 Sep 2026, under the Tokyo MOU regime. Inspectors identified 10 deficiencies during the examination, three of which were assessed as detainable, prompting authorities to hold the vessel in port until the issues are addressed. The specific nature of the deficiencies has not been disclosed in the available inspection record. YORIK sails under the flag of Gambia and is classified as a chemical tanker with a gross tonnage of 14,400 and a deadweight of 21,871 tonnes. The vessel's International Safety Management company is listed as HARBOUR WOLF SHIP MANAGEMENT-FZCO. Port State Control detentions occur when inspectors determine that deficiencies pose a risk to the safety of the ship, its crew, or the environment, requiring rectification before the vessel is permitted to resume operations. The Tokyo MOU coordinates port state inspections across the Asia-Pacific region to enforce compliance with international maritime safety, pollution prevention, and labour conventions. No further details on the vessel's release timeline or the corrective actions required have been made available.