Bulk Carrier Ocean Glory Detained After Oran Inspection

The bulk carrier OCEAN GLORY (IMO 9278648) was detained at the Algerian port of Oran following a Port State Control inspection conducted on 14 Dec 2025, according to a Mediterranean Memorandum of Understanding (Med MoU) detention report. Inspectors recorded 22 deficiencies on board the vessel, of which eight were classified as detainable, prompting authorities to hold the ship in port pending rectification. The vessel flies the flag of Cyprus and has a gross tonnage of 21,185. Its ISM-designated manager is listed as Oceanfleet Shipping Ltd. Port State Control inspections under regional MoU frameworks such as the Med MoU are designed to verify compliance with international safety, pollution-prevention and crew welfare conventions, including SOLAS, MARPOL and the Maritime Labour Convention. Vessels found with serious deficiencies affecting seaworthiness, structural integrity or safety systems can be detained until the issues are corrected and verified by inspectors. No further details have been released regarding the specific nature of the deficiencies identified on OCEAN GLORY or the timeline for release following remedial action. The detention adds the vessel to the Med MoU's record of ships held for non-compliance during the inspection period.