Gas Carrier GAS ARIA Detained in Ulsan After Inspection

The gas carrier GAS ARIA (IMO 9392858) was detained by port state control authorities in Ulsan, South Korea, following an inspection conducted on 03 Nov 2026 under the Tokyo MOU regime. Inspectors identified a total of nine deficiencies, four of which were deemed serious enough to warrant detention. The vessel, flagged in Indonesia, has a gross tonnage of 4,484 and a deadweight of 5,349. It is managed under the ISM Code by ARCADIA SHIPPING PTE.LTD. Port state control detentions typically occur when inspectors find conditions that pose a risk to the ship, its crew, or the environment, and the vessel will remain detained until the identified deficiencies are rectified to the satisfaction of inspecting authorities. The Tokyo MOU is a regional agreement among maritime authorities in the Asia-Pacific region aimed at eliminating substandard shipping through a harmonised system of port state control inspections. Detentions under this framework are recorded and can affect a vessel's and operator's inspection history, potentially leading to increased scrutiny on future port calls. No further details regarding the specific nature of the deficiencies or an expected release date have been disclosed. Further updates on the status of the GAS ARIA and the timeline for its release are expected as rectification work progresses and follow-up inspections are carried out by Tokyo MOU authorities.