The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that Four foreign flagged ships remained under detention in UK ports during November 2018 after failing Port State Control (PSC) inspection.
During November, there were six new detentions of foreign flagged vessels in a UK port, three vessels remained under detention from previous months. A total of four vessels remain under detention at the end of November.
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 details of the foreign flagged vessels detained in UK ports each month.
The UK is part of a regional agreement on port state control known as the Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control (Paris MOU) and information on all ships that are inspected is held centrally in an electronic database known as THETIS. This allows the ships with a high risk rating and poor detention records to be targeted for future inspection.
Inspections of foreign flagged ships in UK ports are undertaken by surveyors from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency. When a ship is found to be not in compliance with applicable convention requirements, a deficiency may be raised. If any of their deficiencies are so serious they have to be rectified before departure, then the ship will be detained.
All deficiencies should be rectified before departure if at all possible.
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
GT: 57757
IMO: 9176395
Flag: Norway (white list)
Company: Hoegh Wallem Ship Mgmt -PHI
Classification Society: Lloyds Register
Recognised Organisation: Lloyds Register
Recognised Organisation for ISM Doc: DNV-GL
Recognised Organisation for ISM SMC: GNV-GL
Date and Place of Detention: 2nd November 2018 at Tyne
Summary: Twelve deficiencies with one ground for detention
| Defective item | Nature of defect | Ground for Detention |
| 10105 – Magnetic Compass | Not as required | No |
| 07105 – Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions | Not as required | No |
| 11112 – Launching arrangements for survival craft | Not properly maintained | No |
| 18407 – Lighting (Working Spaces) | Inoperative | No |
| 18327 – Ventilation (Working spaces) | Not as required | No |
| 15150 – ISM | Not as required | Yes |
| 03108 – Ventilators, air pipes, casings | Corroded | No |
| 11113 – Launching arrangements for rescue boats | Not properly maintained | No |
| 12114 – Bulkhead – corrosion | Corroded | No |
| 02110 – Beams, frames, floor-op. damage | Buckled | No |
| 03107 – Doors | Corroded | No |
| 07111 – Personal equipment for fire safety | Not as required | No |
This vessel was released on 6th November 2018
GT: 1951
IMO: 8602945
Flag: Panama (White list)
Company: Wakes & Co Ltd
Classification Society: Polski Register of Shipping
Recognised Organisation: National Shipping Adjusters
Recognised Organisation for ISM Doc: National Shipping Adjusters
Recognised Organisation for ISM SMC: National Shipping Adjusters
Date and Place of Detention: 5th November 2018 at Leith
Summary: Twenty-one deficiencies with five grounds for detention
| Defective item | Nature of defect | Ground for Detention |
| 11101 – Lifeboats | Not ready for use | Yes |
| 10101 – Pilot ladders and hoist/pilot transfer arrangements | Damaged | No |
| 02106 – Hull damage impairing seaworthiness | Holed | Yes |
| 04108 – Muster list | Not updated | No |
| 11131 – On board training and instructions | Not as required | No |
| 11102 – Lifeboat inventory | Not as required | No |
| 02106 – Hull damage impairing seaworthiness | Not as required | No |
| 07105 – Fire doors/opening in fire-resisting divisions | Not as required | No |
| 15150 – ISM | Not as required | No |
| 10127 – Voyage or passage plan | Not as required | No |
| 11112 – Launching arrangements for survival craft | Broken | Yes |
| 04110 – Abandon ship drills | Lack of Knowledge | No |
| 11101 – Lifeboats | Not properly maintained | No |
| 11103 – Stowage and provisions of lifeboats | Not as required | Yes |
| 11116 – Distress flares | Expired | No |
| 11132 – Maintenance and Inspections | Not as required | No |
| 07101 – Fire prevention structural integrity | Not as required | No |
| 07113 – Fire pumps and its air pipes | Not as required | No |
| 03108 – Ventilators, air pipes, casings | Not properly maintained | No |
| 11112- Launching arrangements for survival craft | Inoperative | Yes |
| 11132 – Maintenance and Inspections | Not required | No |
This vessel was released on 14th November 2018
GT: 15949
IMO: 9159050
Flag: Marshall Islands (White list)
Company: GS Maritime Co Ltd
Classification Society: NKK
Recognised Organisation: NKK, BV
Recognised Organisation for ISM Doc: NKK
Recognised Organisation for ISM SMC: NKK
Date and Place of Detention: 11th November 2018 at Hull
Summary: Eleven deficiencies with five grounds for detention
| Defective item | Nature of defect | Ground for Detention |
| 05116 – Operation/Maintenance | Not as required | Yes |
| 11119 – Immersion suits | Not as required | Yes |
| 07125 – Evaluation of crew performance (fire drills) | Lack of training | Yes |
| 04114 – Emergency source of power – emergency generator | Not properly maintained | Yes |
| 18427 – Ship’s occupational safety and health policies and programmes | Not as required | No |
| 07105 – Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions | Not as required | Yes |
| 18303 – drainage | Not as required | No |
| 07124 – Maintenance of fire protection systems | Not as required | No |
| 14604 – Bunker delivery notes | Missing | No |
| 11112 – Launching arrangements for survival craft | Not properly maintained | No |
| 15150 – ISM | Not as required | No |
This vessel was released on 15th November 2018
GT: 20043
IMO: 9228320
Flag: Singapore (White list)
Company: MTM Ship Management PTE
Classification Society: NKK
Recognised Organisation: NKK, ABS
Recognised Organisation for ISM Doc: ABS
Recognised Organisation for ISM SMC: ABS
Date and Place of Detention: 14th November 2018 at Hull
Summary: Eighteen deficiencies with two grounds for detention
Defective item | Nature of defect | Ground for Detention 10101 – Pilot ladder and hoist/pilot transfer arrangements | Damaged | No 10109 – Lights, shapes, sound – signals | Missing | No 07105 – Fire doors/openings in fire -resisting divisions | Not as required | No 04109 – Fire drills| Lack of control | No 15150 – ISM | Not as required | No 10105 – Magnetic compass | Not as required | No 18416 – Ropes and wires | Not as required | No 01220 – Seafarers’ employment agreement (SEA)| Not properly filled |No 10101 – Pilot ladder and hoist/pilot transfer arrangements | Unsafe | Yes 18425 – Access/Structural features (ship)| Damaged | Yes 18425 – Access/Structural features (ship)| Not as required| No 03103 – Railings, gangway, walkway and means for safe passage | Corroded | No 01204 – Certificate for personnel on tankers | Not as required | No 05103 – Main installation | Not as required | No 06106 – Cargo transfer – Tankers | Not as required |No 18414 – Protection machines/parts | Inoperative | No 11128 – Line-throwing appliance | Incomplete | No 18324 – Cold room, cleanliness, cold room temperature | Damaged | No This vessel was released on 16th November 2018
GT: 11743
IMO: 9363754
Flag: Marshall Islands (White list)
Company: Evalend Shipping Co SA
Classification Society: NKK
Recognised Organisation: NKK
Recognised Organisation for ISM Doc: NKK
Recognised Organisation for ISM SMC: NKK
Date and Place of Detention: 19th November 2018 at Warren Point
Summary: Twelve deficiencies with eight grounds for detention
| Defective item | Nature of defect | Ground for Detention |
| 07105 – Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions | Malfunctioning | Yes |
| 18326 – Laundry, Adequate locker | Not as required | Yes |
| 01305 – Log-books/compulsory entries | Not properly filled | No |
| 18302 – Sanitary Facilities | Not Hygienic | Yes |
| 15150 – ISM | Not as required | Yes |
| 18302 – Sanitary Facilities | Not as required | Yes |
| 10105 – Magnetic compass | Not as required | No |
| 18312 – Galley, handlingroom (maintenance) | Not Hygienic | Yes |
| 07199 – Other (fire safety) | Other | Yes |
| 05115 – Radio log (diary) | Not as required | No |
| 07116 – Ventilation | Not as required | Yes |
| 14617 – Sulphur content of fuel used | Not as required | No |
This vessel was released on 22nd November 2018
GT: 11743
IMO: 9353022
Flag: Panama (White list)
Company: Oras Denizcilik ve Ticaret Ltd
Classification Society: BV
Recognised Organisation: BV
Recognised Organisation for ISM Doc: N/A
Recognised Organisation for ISM SMC: N/A
Date and Place of Detention: 19th November 2018 at Southampton
Summary: Seventeen deficiencies with six grounds for detention
| Defective item | Nature of defect | Ground for Detention |
| 18313 – Cleanliness | Dirty | Yes |
| 07116 – Ventilation | Not as required | No |
| 18314 – Provisions quantity | Insufficient | Yes |
| 07199 – Other (fire safety) | Other | No |
| 02105 – Steering gear | Inoperative | No |
| 13103 – Gauges, thermometers, etc | Not as required | No |
| 15150 – ISM | Not as required | No |
| 10111 – Charts | Missing | No |
| 01324 – Material Safety Data sheets (MSDS) | Missing | No |
| 18318 – Food temperature | Not as required | Yes |
| 18424 – Steam pipes, pressure pipes, wires (insulation) | Not as required | Yes |
| 08199 – Other (alarms) | Other | No |
| 18408 – Electrical | Unsafe | Yes |
| 18499 – Other (Health protection, medical care) | Other | No |
| 10116 – Nautical publications | Missing | No |
| 03106 – Windows, sidescuttles and deadlights | Not as required | No |
| 01140 – Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance (Part I and II) | Missing | Yes |
This vessel was still detained on 30th November 2018
GT: 1412
IMO: 7363217
Flag: Iceland (White list)
Company: Neptune EHF
Classification Society: NA
Recognised Organisation: NA
Recognised Organisation for ISM Doc: DNV-GL
Recognised Organisation for ISM SMC: DNV-GL
Date and Place of Detention: 19th July 2018 at Hull
Summary: Ten deficiencies with two grounds for detention
| Defective item | Nature of defect | Ground for Detention |
| 01199 – Other certificates | Other | No |
| 01218 – Medical | Incorrect language | No |
| 02106 – Hull damage impairing seaworthiness | Holed | Yes |
| 07113 – Fire Pumps | Insufficient Pressure | Yes |
| 07103 – Divisions – Decks, bulkheads and penetrations | Not as required | No |
| 12107 – Ballast, fuel and other tanks | Not as required | No |
| 07105 – Fire doors/openings in fire resisting divisions | Not as required | No |
| 01101 – Cargo Ship Safety Equipment (including exemption) | Missing | No |
| 01102 – Cargo Ship Safety Construction (including exemption) | Missing | No |
| 01104 – Cargo Ship Safety Radio (including exemption) | Missing | No |
This vessel was still detained on 30th November 2018
GT: 1814
IMO No: 8883290
Flag: Russian Federation (Grey list)
Company: Tecoil Shipping Ltd
Classification Society: RMRS
Recognised Organisation: RMRS
Recognised Organisation for ISM DOC: RMRS
Recognised Organisation for ISM SMC: RMRS
Date and Place of Detention: 6th June 2018 at Immingham
Summary: Twenty-Seven deficiencies with eight grounds for detentions
| Defective item | Nature of defect | Ground for Detention |
| 01123 – Continuous synopsis record | Entries missing | No |
| 01218 – Medical certificate | Missing | No |
| 01320 – Garbage record book | Incorrect | No |
| 01308 – Record of seafarers’ daily hours of work or rest | False | No |
| 04110 – Abandon ship drill | Insufficient frequency | No |
| 10105 – Magnetic compass | Inoperative | Yes |
| 10128 – Navigation bridge visibility | Not as required | No |
| 10104 – Gyro compass | Inoperative | Yes |
| 11122 – Radio life-saving appliances | Inoperative | No |
| 11129 – Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances | Not as required | Yes |
| 04109 – Fire drills | Lack of communication | No |
| 10127 – Voyage or passage plan | Not as required | Yes |
| 10123 – International code of signals – SOLAS | Missing | No |
| 15150 – ISM | Not as required | Yes |
| 05110 – Facilities for reception of marine safety inform. | Not as required | No |
| 05199 – Other (radiocommunication) | Other | No |
| 11104 – Rescue boats | Not properly maintained | Yes |
| 11101 – Lifeboats | Not ready for use | Yes |
| 10101 – Pilot ladder and hoist/pilot transfer arrangements | Unsafe | No |
| 06105 – Atmosphere testing instrument | Not properly maintained | No |
| 07105 – Fire doors/openings in fire resisting divisions | Not as required | No |
| 01117 – International Oil Pollution Prevention (IOPP) | Invalid | Yes |
| 14604 – Bunker delivery note | Not as required | No |
| 01315 – Oil record book | Not properly filled | No |
| 02105 – Steering gear | Not properly maintained | No |
| 02108 – Electrical installations in general | Not properly maintained | No |
| 11134 – Operations of life saving appliances | Lack of familiarity | No |
This vessel was still detained on 30th November 2018
GT: 106.
IMO No: 8944446.
Flag: Unregistered.
Company: Open Window Inc.
Classification Society: Unclassed.
Recognised Organisation: Not applicable.
Recognised Organisation for ISM DOC: Not applicable.
Recognised Organisation for ISM SMC: Not applicable
Date and Place of detention: 4 March 2010, Lowestoft
Summary: Thirty deficiencies including seven grounds for detention
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New legislation, powers and tools to tackle corruption in the UK.
New legislation, powers and tools to tackle corruption in the UK have been heralded in a new report, which comes just days after an international watchdog gave the UK top marks for its response to dirty money.
Among the achievements across the past 12 months listed in a cross-government review of the Anti-Corruption Strategy was the Criminal Finances Act – which saw the first use of new powers. The new national economic crime centre and a central government network to reduce the risks of bribery and corruption are also highlighted as commitments fulfilled this year.
According to the assessment of the strategy, which aims to support national security, prosperity at home and abroad and public confidence in our institutions, nearly all the commitments due this year have been met while laying the foundation for the rest.
Ben Wallace MP, Minister of State for Security and Economic Crime, said:
Corruption and economic crime undermine our economy, damage our international reputation and have a corrosive effect on individuals and communities. This report shows our determination to tackle these threats and that the UK remains in the vanguard of international efforts to tackle corruption. I am delighted with the progress made.
As part of the strategy, which was published last December, the government has brought the Criminal Finances Act into force, including additional powers for law enforcement agencies to identify and recover corrupt and criminal funds. The act introduced unexplained wealth orders, which can be used to compel individuals to explain the sources of their wealth. The first UWOs have been issued relating to assets of £22 million.
The new National Economic Crime Centre (NECC), housed within the National Crime Agency, fulfils another Strategy commitment. Additionally, the UK is strengthening its framework for combatting corruption by evaluating our systems through international reviews including the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the global standard setter for anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing. According to a Mutual Evaluation Report published by FATF on 7 December, the UK is world-leading in the fight against illicit finance.
A further action taken since the Strategy was published is the launch of a new government Counter-Fraud Profession. This is a professional network of more than 3,000 civil servants who specialise in tackling fraud, bribery and corruption. It allows them to access training and share their expertise in order to enhance the quality of their risk assessments and investigations.
In addition, last month the government launched the Serious and Organised Crime Strategy, which includes an investment of at least £48 million over the next 18 months for a package of capabilities to tackle economic crime and illicit finance.
Individual government departments are responsible for implementing specific actions from the Strategy and these are overseen by the Prime Minister’s Anti-Corruption Champion, John Penrose MP. In Copenhagen in October he launched a campaign to make it harder for criminals to hide the proceeds of corruption and crime behind complex corporate structures by increasing transparency of the ownership of companies and other entities.
Mr Penrose said:
Tackling corruption at home and abroad doesn’t just keep us all safe; it means our economy grows faster, creates a level playing field for our exporters and shows the world that post-Brexit Britain will always be a fair and trusted trading partner.
This is the first annual progress update on the government’s Anti-Corruption Strategy. Together with last week’s FATF report, which gave Britain a top-notch international anti-corruption ranking, it shows we’re steadily making the UK a tougher place for criminals and the corrupt.
The government’s 6 priorities under the Strategy are:
Of the 134 commitments in the Strategy, 30 contained elements due for completion by the end of 2018. Of these, 26 have been completed and 2 have been partially completed. Work has begun on the remaining 2 elements and is on track to be completed by next year, according to the report.
Carlisle residents are being invited to share their thoughts on a flood risk management scheme for the town at an upcoming community drop-in session.