TEN FOREIGN FLAGGED SHIPS UNDER DETENTION IN THE UK DURING SEPTEMBER 2012
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has announced that ten 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 seven were registered with a flag state listed on the Paris MOU white list, two were registered with a flag state on the grey list, none were registered with a flag state on the black list, one was unregistered and none were registered with a flag state that was not included on the Paris MOU white, grey or black lists.
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 (2009/16/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.
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.
SHIPS DETAINED IN SEPTEMBER 2012
Date and Place of detention: - 01 September 2012 Belfast
Vessel name: - ANGELA (Multi Purpose)
GT: - 3,804
Imo No: - 9071076
Flag: - Belize
Company: - ARG Shipping SIA
Classification Society: - Isthmus Bureau of Shipping Classification Div (IBS)
Recognised Organisation:-Isthmus Bureau of Shipping Classification Div (IBS)
Recognised Organisation for ISM: - Isthmus Bureau of Shipping Classification Div (IBS)
Summary: - Nineteen deficiencies including five grounds for detention
The vessel was detained in Belfast
Deficiencies marked as ISM were objective evidence of a serious failure, or lack of effectiveness of the implementation of the ISM Code.
A number of fire protection related deficiencies were found including the fire main isolating valve was not marked, some fire doors were tied open and the fireman’s lamp in the forward fire station was not working. Other deficiencies identified included: the life raft Hydrostatic Release Units (HRU) were incorrectly connected and were not marked with an expiry date; some of the hatch seals were not watertight; the SOLAS training manual was neither complete nor ship specific;, the original of the continuous synopsis record was not on board;, and there was no navigational chart for the port of arrival. The compass correction log had incomplete entries and records. There was no security watch at the gangway and the identity of the ‘PSCO ’ was not checked. The general crew alarm was not functioning, the mooring ropes were left on the barrel ends and the hot water supply had insufficient pressure.
The vessel was released on the 07 September 2012 .
Date and Place of detention: - 19 September 2012 Southampton
Vessel name: - MAPLE INGRID(General Cargo)
GT: - 9,585
Imo No: - 9339923
Flag: - Antigua & Barbuda
Company: - Greenstar Steamship Company GMBH & Co KG
Classification Society: - Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK)
Recognised Organisation: - Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) and Germanischer Lloyd (GL)
Recognised Organisation for ISM: - Germanischer Lloyd (GL)
Summary: - Twenty-nine deficiencies including one grounds for detention
The vessel was detained in Southampton as deficiencies marked as ISM were objective evidence of a serious failure, or lack of effectiveness of the implementation of the ISM Code.
Other deficiencies identified were the retention of oil on board, unable to operate the Oily Water Separator and the oil record book was incomplete. The records of hours of work/rest for senior officers were not as required. The master could not find flag state endorsements or whether valid certificates were held. There were expired certification for rating for watch-keeping, emergency escape breathing device inspection and the fire fighting equipment & appliances certificate. There was a lack of familiarity for the use of life saving appliances and the operation of fire protection systems and several pieces of fire fighting equipment was not as required.
The vessel had hatch covers missing and the safe access to vessel was insecure and not in position. There was a lack of cleanliness in the Cold room and the temperature was not low enough and contained hardly any fruit or vegetables and no milk found. There was a lack of security as both fresh water filling pipes were unlocked. In working spaces there was insufficient ventilation and inoperative lighting, the magnetic compass had an air bubble in compass bowl and there was no spare compass on board.
The vessel was released on the 21 September 2012 .
Date and Place of detention: - 24 September 2012 Hartlepool
Vessel name: - STEVNS OCEAN
GT: - 512
Imo No: - 9224960
Flag: - Denmark
Company: - Nordane Shipping A/S Denmark
Classification Society: - Bureau Veritas (BV)
Recognised Organisation: - Bureau Veritas (BV)
Recognised Organisation for ISM: - Bureau Veritas (BV)
Summary: - Seventeen deficiencies including two grounds for detention
The vessel was detained in Hartlepool because the fire detection and alarm system were inoperable and the deficiencies marked as ISM were objective evidence of a serious failure, or lack of effectiveness of the implementation of the ISM Code.
Other deficiencies found were: not all crew members were having sufficient rest hours, the starboard Man Over Board light was inoperative and the echo sounder was inoperative. Records in the magnetic compass error log and the sewage discharge book were not complete. When the vessel was revisited to be released, there was no safe means of access rigged from shore to ship and no security in place to meet the PSCO a there was a lack of training evident during the fire and abandon ship drill.
The vessel was still detained at 30 September 2012 .
Date and Place of detention: - 25 September 2012 Cardiff
Vessel name: - ULUSOY- 8 (Bulk Carrier)
GT: - 14852
Imo No: - 9458250
Flag: - Turkey
Company: - Ulusoy Deniz Yollari Isletmeciligi AS
Classification Society: - Bureau VERITAS (BV)
Recognised Organisation: - Bureau VERITAS (BV) and Lloyd ’s Register (LR)
Recognised Organisation for ISM: - Bureau VERITAS (BV)
Summary: - Twenty-one deficiencies including four grounds for detention
The vessel was detained in Cardiff
Other deficiencies identified included: The main engine bridge control was not operational; steering gear alarm not working. The gangway ladder was rigged in dangerous manner and there was an unsatisfactory repair to handle rail; the oil record book was incomplete; a mooring line was found with one section spliced with different diameter rope. Some fire doors were not shutting properly. A fire hose had to be replaced and the main fire line relief valve was leaking. Temporary fresh water supply fitted to galley and there was no hot water supply either. The accommodation and food store was found to have an infestation of cockroaches and the meatroom temperature was too high. There was a lack of personal protection of crew as only one set of Self Contained Breathi ng Apparatus for dangerous goods but two were listed in the documentation.
The vessel was still detained at 30 September 2012 .
Date and Place of detention: - 27 September 2012 Silvertown, River Thames
Vessel name: - NIN (Bulk Carrier)
GT: - 17928
Imo No: - 9211547
Flag: - Malta
Company: - Tankerska Providsa
Classification Society: - Bureau Veritas (BV)
Recognised Organisation: - Bureau Veritas (BV)
Recognised Organisation for ISM: - Bureau Veritas (BV)
Summary: - Eleven deficiencies including four grounds for detention
The vessel was detained at Silvertown on the River Thames as there was a lack of control and communication during the fire drills as the wrong location of the fire was reported and no BA drill carried out. There were sounding caps missing on deck to double bottom tanks and bilges. All the deficiencies were marked as ISM and were objective evidence of a serious failure, or lack of effectiveness of the implementation of the ISM Code.
Other deficiencies found included that the Chief Officer did not comply with the risk assessment/work permit resulting in the Chief Officer (C/O) falling into the river. The oxygen meter did not show 20.9% of oxygen as required. Some of the sight glasses were gagged, the light was not working at the pilot boarding point. Some charts and nautical publications had expired. The air trunking was holed in the fire control locker.
The vessel was still detained at 30 September 2012 .
Date and Place of detention: - 28 September 2012 Southampton
Vessel name: - RIVER KING (General Cargo )
GT: - 794
Imo No: - 8324581
Flag: - Belize
Company: - Marco Polo Maritime Ltd
Classification Society: - International Naval Surveys Bureau (INBS)
Recognised Organisation: - International Naval Surveys Bureau (INBS)
Recognised Organisation for ISM: - International Naval Surveys Bureau (INBS)
Summary: - Eleven deficiencies including three grounds for detention
The vessel was detained in Southampton as there was no evidence of an internal audit within three months as required for Safety Management Certificate interim certification., The emergency fire pump was unable to produce sufficient pressure and the deficiencies marked as ISM were objective evidence of a serious failure, or lack of effectiveness of the implementation of the ISM Code.
Other deficiencies found were the muster list was not as required for abandon ship procedure; there was a lack of training to operate MF radio Installation. The crew were not sufficiently familiar with operation of CO2 system and the system directional valve was very stiff. There was no authorisation for the carriage of grain held by vessel, even though records show grain carried in last month. There was no evidence of use of NAVTEX since 02 September 2012 , and passage planning was not being completed. The hours of rest records for crew were not as required for September 2012.
The vessel was still detained at 30 September 2012 .
DETENTIONS CARRIED OVER FROM PREVIOUS MONTHS
Date and Place of detention: - 19 June 2012 Portland
Vessel name: - TERRY SIETE (General Cargo Ship)
GT: - 3,120
Imo No: - 8405933
Flag: - Panama
Company: - PM Shipping International SA
Classification Society: - International Maritime Bureau
Recognised Organisation: - Panama
Recognised Organisation for ISM: - Panama
Summary: - forty deficiencies including twelve grounds for detention
The vessel was detained in Portland
The inspection was suspended and the vessel detained with the requirement that the Master request the attendance of the Flag State
The vessel was released on the 07 September 2012 .
Date and Place of detention: - 9 September 2011 Liverpool
Vessel Name: - DYCKBURG
GT: - 3,660
Flag: - Antigua & Barbuda
Company: - Werse Bereederungs Gmbh
Classification Society: - Lloyds Register of Shipping (LR)
Recognised Organisation: - Germanischer Lloyd (GL)
Summary: - seventeen deficiencies including one ground for detention
The vessel was detained in Liverpool because there were a large number of Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) related deficiencies which were objective evidence of a serious failure or lack of effectiveness of implementation of the ISM code on board the vessel. Other deficiencies identified included: the main engine was defective; also the engine room was very oily in some areas; the five year service on the immersion suit in the engine room had expired; there was no evidence that the freefall lifeboat had been manoeuvred in the water within the last 3 months also there was no evidence that the freefall lifeboat had been freefall launched within the last 6 months; in addition the deck officer was not familiar with launching the starboard life raft by davit.
The vessel was still detained at 30 September 2012 .
Date and Place of detention: - 8 November 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: - twelve deficiencies including 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 September 2012 .
Date and Place of detention: 4 March 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: - thirty deficiencies including 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 (Emergency Positioning Indicating Radio Beacon) (EPIRB); fire extinguishers and the fire hose nozzle.
The vessel was still detained at 30 September 2012 .
