PIRAEUS: The Palau Ship Registry (PSR) notes that certain media reports have described M/T MARIVEX (IMO 9464156) as a vessel registered under the Palau flag. This claim is inaccurate.
For the avoidance of any misunderstanding, M/T MARIVEX was not registered with the Palau Ship Registry at the time of the incident in the Gulf of Oman reported in the media.
M/T MARIVEX, previously known as ARIHANT, has not held valid registration certificates issued by the Palau Ship Registry since 6 March 2026, when a Certificate of Closure of Registry was issued following the vessel’s deletion from the Palau flag.
Accordingly, on 8 June 2026, the date referenced in the relevant reports, the vessel did not hold valid registration certificates issued by the Republic of Palau.
PSR has already informed the relevant authorities and provided the supporting records confirming the vessel’s deletion, while remaining committed to maintaining accurate vessel registration records and the integrity of the Palau flag.
