EIGHT FOREIGN FLAGGED SHIPS UNDER DETENTION IN THE UK DURING MARCH 2013
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that eight foreign flagged ships were under detention in UK PSC ) inspection.
Latest monthly figures show that there were four new detentions of foreign flagged vessels in UK
Out of the detained vessels five were registered with a flag state listed on the Paris MOU white list, two was 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.
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.
Inspections of foreign flagged ships in UK UK
Detained ships have to satisfy surveyors that remedial work has been carried out before they are allowed to leave port.
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 (
- 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
- 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.
SHIPS DETAINED IN MARCH 2013.
Date and Place of detention: - 08 March 2013, Tyne
Vessel Name: - NORDENEY (Multi Purpose)
GT: - 4591 IMO No: - 9506124
Flag: - Antigua & Barbuda
Company: - Sunship Schiffahrtskontor KG
Classification Society: - Germanischer Lloyd (GL)
Recognised Organisation: - Germanischer Lloyd (GL) & Bureau Veritas (BV)
Recognised Organisation for ISM: - Bureau Veritas (BV)
Summary: - Sixteen deficiencies including one ground for detention
The vessel was detained in Tyne as fifteen deficiencies were marked as ISM, which demonstrate there was objective evidence of a serious failure, or lack of effectiveness of the implementation of the ISM Code.
Several fire related deficiencies were identified including fire doors having open penetration along with other doors not closing and latching; the engine room to main deck escape hatch can not be opened; the foam branch cable was tied in place and the emergency pump pressure gauge was not fixed in place.
Other deficiencies identified were the rescue boat was attached to the wrong hook; the 10 CM radar was inoperative. The oil water inlet pipe was leaking and water was found in the CO2 room. Insulation was missing in the emergency generator room and electrical locker; floor plates were not secured in the engine room and bow thrusters along with several other spaces. The continuous synopsis record, radio log (diary) and training manuals were found not as expected.
The vessel was released on 11 March 2013
Date and Place of detention: - 27 March 2013, Avonmouth
Vessel Name: - THRUSTER (Other Cargo Ship)
GT: - 2827 IMO No: - 9003536
Flag: - Cook Islands
Company: - Gant Trading Shipping Corp
Classification Society: - Germanischer Lloyd (GL)
Recognised Organisation: - Germanischer Lloyd (GL)
Recognised Organisation for ISM: - Flag
Summary: - Twenty-one deficiencies including one ground for detention
The vessel was detained in Avonmouth as nine deficiencies were marked as ISM, which demonstrate there was objective evidence of a serious failure, or lack of effectiveness of the implementation of the ISM Code.
Several life saving appliance related deficiencies were identified including the operational readiness as during the abandon ship drill securing ropes and covers needed to cut away whilst there was not a satisfactory standard training on operation of life saving equipment; during the fire drill the CABA was not correctly rigged and there was a lack of ability to effectively deal with an emergency; the lifebuoy light portside was not working.
Other deficiencies identified were several fire dampers were not closing correctly; The moveable aft hold bulkhead were not properly secured and 2 INMARSAT transceivers did not complete satisfactory test; the gangway net was missing along with the pilot ladder was broken and draught marks forward were not readable. The sewage system pipework in the engine room had a temporary repair and the sewage holding tank vented directly into the engine room. The voyage passage plans and records of rest were found not as expected. Food storage areas were dirty and the freezers needed cleaning and de-frosting. However the food was allowed to thaw whilst cleaning was carried out and then the food was re-frozen. There was also a security related defect.
The vessel was still detained at 31 March 2013
Date and Place of detention: - 28 March 2013, Silvertown
Vessel Name: - SAN REMO
GT: - 6001 IMO No: - 9146053
Flag: - Marshall Islands
Company: - NAF Shipping Inc
Classification Society: - Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK)
Recognised Organisation: - Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK)
Recognised Organisation for ISM: - Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK)
Summary: - Twenty-three deficiencies including two grounds for detention
The vessel was detained in Silvertown as the load lines (including Exemption) was not filled in for annual survey and eleven deficiencies were marked as ISM, which demonstrate there was objective evidence of a serious failure, or lack of effectiveness of the implementation of the ISM Code.
The ISM deficiencies included several life fire fighting related deficiencies as numerous internal fire doors not closing properly; unable to open the fire hose box and one fire hose was leaking. Breathing apparatus sets had empty bottles along with one set having a low alarm inoperative, one set an air leak and EEBD set was undercharged. During the fire drill crew entered fire with empty bottles and the hose was too short; the crew lacked familiarity when operating GMDSS equipment. There was a lack of cleanliness in the galley and nautical publications had not been updated.
Other deficiencies identified were sounding pipes on the main deck and engine room springs were seized; the ventilator was holed in the foscle; hydraulic controls were leaking on to the main deck and flanges on aux engine turbo chargers were exposed. The hot water pipes in the staff accommodation needed insulating along with the shower mixes being put in working order. The voyage data recorder was unable to be switched on and the long range identification and tracking system was inoperative. The vessels International Anti-fouling- System certificate, oil record book SOLAS number one poster and records of rest were incomplete.
The vessel was still detained at 31 March 2013 .
Date and Place of detention: - 29 March 2013, Blyth
Vessel Name: - DANIO (Multi Purpose General)
GT: - 1499 IMO No: - 9218533
Flag: - Antigua & Barbuda
Company: - CUXSHIP Management
Classification Society: - Germanischer Lloyd (GL)
Recognised Organisation: - Germanischer Lloyd (GL)
Recognised Organisation for ISM: - Germanischer Lloyd (GL)
Summary: - Fifteen deficiencies including seven grounds for detention
The vessel was detained in Blyth as there was a lack of familiarity and training regarding the bridge operation along with the voyage passage plan not be as required; navigation records were not kept up to date and the manning specified by the minimum safe manning document were not as required and nine deficiencies were marked as ISM, which demonstrate there was objective evidence of a serious failure, or lack of effectiveness of the implementation of the ISM Code.
Other deficiencies identified as vessel damaged after grounding included the hull and ballast tank were holed, the propeller and rudders were also damaged. The magnetic compass was not readable from conning position. The TV in the wheelhouse is to be removed. Records of rest and cargo ship safety equipment certificate were not found as expected.
The vessel was still detained at 31 March 2013
DETENTIONS CARRIED OVER FROM PREVIOUS MONTHS
Date and Place of detention: - 29 January 2013 Berwick
Vessel Name: - RIVER KING (Multi Purpose)
GT: - 794 IMO No: - 8324581
Flag: - Belize
Company: - Marco Polo Maritime
Classification Society: - International Naval Surveys Bureau (INSB)
Recognised Organisation: - International Naval Surveys Bureau (INSB)
Recognised Organisation for ISM: - International Naval Surveys Bureau (INSB)
Summary: - Ten deficiencies including two grounds for detention
The vessel was detained in Berwick as the fire fighting equipment was inoperative as the fire main was corroded through and eight deficiencies were marked as ISM, which demonstrate there was objective evidence of a serious failure, or lack of effectiveness of the implementation of the ISM Code.
Other deficiency identified included there was no safe means of access; securing devices were either missing or seized; the galley fridge was not working. The arrival and departures charts, the oil record book, the international anti-fouling system certificate and the ship sanitation certificate were not as required.
The vessel was still detained at 31 March 2013
Date and Place of detention: - 9 September 2011 Liverpool
Vessel Name: - DYCKBURG
GT: - 3,660 IMO No: - 9195913
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 31 March 2013 .
Date and Place of detention: - 8 November 2010 Birkenhead
Vessel Name: - MOST SKY (General Cargo)
GT: - 1,972 IMO No: - 9389370
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 31 March 2013 .
4 March 2010 – Lowestoft
Vessel Name: - CIEN PORCIENTO (General Cargo)
GT: - 106 IMO No: - 8944446
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 31 March 2013 .
