NINE FOREIGN SHIPS UNDER DETENTION IN THE UK DURING APRIL 2011
The Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that nine foreign flagged ships were under detention in UK PSC ) inspection.
Latest monthly figures show that there were six new detentions of foreign flagged ships in UK
Out of the detained vessels five were registered with flag states listed on the Paris MOU white list, two were registered with a flag state on the grey list none were registered with flag states on the black list and two were unregistered.
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Notes to Editors
1. In response to one of the recommendations of Lord Donaldson's Inquiry into the prevention of pollution from merchant shipping and in compliance with the EU Directive on Port State Control (95/21/EC as amended), the Maritime and Coastguard agency (MCA) publishes full details of the foreign flagged vessels detained in UK ports each month.
2. Inspections of foreign flagged ships in UK UK
3. Detained ships have to satisfy surveyors that remedial work has been carried out before they are allowed to leave port.
4. When applicable the list includes those passenger craft prevented from operating under the provisions of the EU Directive on Mandatory Surveys for the safe operation of regular Ro-Ro ferry and high speed passenger craft services (1999/35/EU).
Notes on the list of detentions
Full details of the ship.
The accompanying detention list shows ship’s name, the flag state and the ship’s International Maritime Organization (IMO ) number which is unchanging throughout the ship’s life and uniquely identifies it.
Company.
The company shown in the vessel’s Safety Management Certificate or the party otherwise believed to be responsible for the safety of the ship at the time of inspection.
Classification Society.
The list shows the Classification Society responsible for classing the ship and not necessarily the party issuing and/or carrying out surveys for certificates relevant to the defect found.
Recognised Organisation.
The “organisation” - responsible for conducting the statutory surveys: and issuing statutory certificates, (on behalf of the Flag State
Defects.
The list gives a summary of the main grounds for detention and includes information where the ship has been released to sail to another port for repairs.
Vessels detained in April include a 24,729 Gt Bulk Carrier detained because the engine room and purifier were unclean and posed a fire risk. The number and nature of the 21 deficiencies found with six grounds for detention indicated a serious failure in the Ship Safety Management System (SMS).
SHIPS DETAINED IN APRIL 2011
Date & Place of detention: 04/04/2011 Bromborough
Vessel Name: EST (General Cargo)
GT: 920
Flag: Latvia
Company: A & A Trading Ltd
Classification Society: Bureau Veritas (BV)
Recognised Organisation: Bureau Veritas (BV)
Recognised Organisation for ISM: Bureau Veritas (BV)
Summary: 18 deficiencies; one ground for detention
The vessel was detained in Bromborough for five days because of a large number of Safety Of Life At Sea (SOLAS) deficiencies which indicated a major breakdown of ISM.
Deficiencies identified included: unsatisfactory fire drills and abandon ship drills; the rescue boat lifting hook securing latch was defective; the fire control plan was not up to date; and the engine room communication with the bridge was inoperative. In addition there was no approved means of testing heat detectors; the lifejacket in engine room had a broken light; the AB cook only has a Ukrainian certificate and with no Latvian endorsement with respect to watch keeping duties etc.
The vessel was released from detention on 08/04/2011 .
Date & Place of detention: 05/04/2011 Sheerness
Vessel Name: DONAU (Bulk Cargo)
GT: 3,995
Flag: Antigua & Barbuda
Company: Eilbrecht Reederei
Classification Society: Lloyds Register (LR)
Recognised Organisation: Lloyds Register (LR
Recognised Organisation for ISM: Lloyds Register (LR)
Summary: 21 deficiencies; two grounds for detention
The vessel was detained in Sheerness for four days because the engine room was dirty and posed a fire risk and the number and nature of the deficiencies indicated a serious failure in the Ship Safety Management System (SMS) Other deficiencies identified included oil leaks from the shaft generator and main engine and the main engine drain to the dirty oil tank was disconnected. In addition the oil record book entries were not accurate; the charts had not been corrected and updated recently; the engine room fire nozzle was missing and the engine room oil tanks sight glasses were gagged; the fire hydrant on the starboard side deck had a gland leak; and the purifier room had an open dirty oil tank which required a lid; the fire drill and evacuation of the crew showed lack of training also the emergency generator had been isolated and the hose length was inadequate for re-entry.
The vessel was released from detention on 08/04/2011 .
Date & Place of detention: 11/04/2011 Tyne
Vessel Name: BALTIC TRADER (Container)
GT: 4,984
Flag: Antigua & Barbuda
Company: Reider Shipping BV
Classification Society: Germanischer Lloyd (GL)
Recognised Organisation: Germanischer Lloyd (GL)
Recognised Organisation for ISM: Germanischer Lloyd (GL)
Summary: 14 deficiencies; one ground for detention
The vessel was detained in Tyne for two days because the number and nature of the deficiencies were objective evidence of a serious failure of the effectiveness of the implementation of the ISM code. Deficiencies included: live wires disconnected from the sensor in the emergency generator room; a rotten ladder at the deck connection that had previously been identified as a deficiency during a port state control inspection during January 2011; the emergency light on the reserve boat was seized in an inward facing position; the davit launched liferaft was on the wrong side of the ship; the starboard gyro bearing repeater had not worked since 21/03/2011 and the Navtex printer had not printed correctly since 21/03/2011. In addition the chief officer did not get sufficient rest on three occasions during March 2011 and the cargo ship safety equipment certificate was not completed correctly.
The vessel was released from detention on 12/04/2011 .
Date & Place of detention: 18/04/2011 Tyne
Vessel Name: C RHAPSODY (Bulk Carrier)
GT: 24,729
Flag: Malta
Company: Blossom Maritime Corp
Classification Society: Lloyds Register (LR)
Recognised Organisation: Lloyds Register (LR)
Recognised Organisation for ISM: American Bureau of Shipping (ABS )
Summary: 21 deficiencies; six grounds for detention
The vessel was detained in Tyne because the main deck was corroded through in way of the saveall port side, between hatches 1 and 2 also Nos 2 and 3 cargo hold vents were corroded through and repaired with tape; port and starboard chain lockers had been temporarily repaired with doublers; breathing apparatus bottles had not been charged; some lifejackets were holed and damaged; the emergency generator did not automatically connect with the emergency switchboard to supply power. The number and nature of the deficiencies were objective evidence of a serious failure of the implementation of the ISM code.
Other deficiencies identified included: the main deck extinguisher had nil pressure; the fire main had a leak from the weld at No 3 hatch; some toilets were locked and could not be accessed and the vent for the pump room was corroded.
The vessel was still detained at 30/05/2011 .
A picture of this vessel is available at https://mcanet.mcga.gov.uk/press/aprildetentions
Date & Place of detention: 18/04/2011 Grove Wharf
Vessel Name: BANU GENC (General Cargo)
GT: 2,598
Flag: Turkey
Company: Genc Kaptan Denizcilik Kolletif
Classification Society: Germanischer Lloyd (GL)
Recognised Organisation: Germanischer Lloyd (GL) Turku
Recognised Organisation for ISM: Turku
Summary: 12 deficiencies; two grounds for detention
The vessel was detained in Grove Wharf
The vessel was released on 21/04/2011 .
Date & Place of detention: 27/04/2011 Southampton
Vessel Name: BLACK WATCH (Passenger)
GT: 28,613
Flag: Bahamas
Company: Fred Olsen Cruise Lines
Classification Society: Det Norske Veritas (DNV)
Recognised Organisation: Det Norske Veritas (DNV)
Summary: 4 deficiencies; one ground for detention
The vessel was detained in Southampton for two days because the emergency generator was overheating when running on full load. Other deficiencies identified included: oil record book format was not as required; some fire screen doors indication/latching systems were not as required and the cover was missing from the heat detector in the engine department laundry.
The vessel was released on 28/04/2011
DETENTIONS CARRIED OVER FROM PREVIOUS MONTHS
Date & Place of detention: 04/03/2010 – Lowestoft
Vessel Name: CIEN PORCIENTO (General Cargo)
GT: 106
Flag: Unregistered
Company: Open Window Inc
Classification Society: Unclassed
Recognised Organisation: Not applicable
Recognised Organisation for ISM: Not applicable
Summary: 30 deficiencies; seven grounds for detention
The vessel was detained in Lowestoft because the main fire pump was inoperative and there was no alternative fire pump outside the machinery space. There were insufficient liferafts, the sanitary water system was inoperative and there was no fresh running water to the galley, pantry and shower room. There were no nautical publications and charts were incomplete for the operational area.
Other deficiencies found were insufficient provisions for the intended voyage and medicines were out of date. In addition the following items were found to be missing: distress flares; line throwing appliances; lifebuoys; life jackets with lights; immersion suits; satellite EPIRB (Emergency Positioning Indicating Radio Beacon); fire extinguishers and the fire hose nozzle.
The vessel was still detained at 30/04/2011
Date & Place of detention 12/10/2010 – Penzance
Vessel Name: MY LADY NORMA 1
GT: 902
Flag:Kiribati
Company: Silvership Maritime Group
Classification Society: Not Classed
Summary: 1 deficiency; one ground for detention.
The vessel was detained in Penzance because the statutory certificates were not available on board ship.
The vessel was still detained at 30/04/2011 .
Date & Place of detention: 08/11/2010 – Birkenhead
Vessel Name: MOST SKY General Cargo
GT: 1,972
Flag: Panama
Company: ER Em Denizcilik
Classification Society: Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RMRS)
Summary: 12 deficiencies; four grounds for detention
The vessel was detained in Birkenhead because the engine room was very dirty, there were fuel oil leaks and a major non conformity was identified with respect to the lack of maintenance of the ship and equipment.
Other deficiencies identified included: the crew/officers records of rest were not signed; the crew accommodation was no longer provided with steam heating; the
galley needed cleaning; there was insufficient fruit and vegetables on board; the crew showers and toilets were dirty and the shower curtains missing and the laundry washing facilities were inadequate. In addition the lifejacket lights were out of date; the aft deck was slippery underneath the deck generator and several fire doors were tied open.
The vessel was still detained at 30/04/2011 .
