Foreign flagged ships detained in the UK during October 2022 under Paris MOU

During October, there were seven new Paris MOU detentions of a foreign flagged vessel in a UK port.

  1. In response to one of the recommendations of Lord Donaldson’s inquiry into the prevention of pollution from merchant shipping, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) publishes details of the foreign flagged vessels detained in UK ports under the Paris MOU regime each month.

  2. 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.

  3. 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, deficiencies may be raised. Depending on the inspection findings, the vessel may be liable for detention in these cases.

Notes on the list of detentions:

  • Full details of the ship:

The accompanying detention list shows ship’s International Maritime Organisation (IMO) number which does not change throughout the ship’s life and uniquely identifies it. It also shows the ship’s name and flag state at the time of its inspection.

The company shown in the vessel’s Safety Management Certificate (SMC) or if there is no SMC, then the party otherwise believed to be responsible for the operation of the ship at the time of inspection.

The list shows the classification society responsible for classification of the ship only.

Responsible for conducting the statutory surveys and issuing statutory certificates on behalf of the flag state.

The deficiencies listed are those marked as Grounds for Detention. Further details of other deficiencies can be provided on request.

SHIPS DETAINED IN OCTOBER 2022

Vessel Name: VS SALOME

GT: 5039

IMO: 9382114

Flag: Malta (white list)

Company: Hellespont Ship Mgmt GmbH & Co

Classification society: Bureau Veritas

Recognised organisation: Bureau Veritas and American Bureau of Shipping

Recognised organisation for ISM Doc: American Bureau of Shipping

Recognised organisation for ISM SMC: American Bureau of Shipping

Date and place of detention: 01 October 2022 at Teesport.

Summary: Twenty deficiencies with one grounds for detention

Defective item Nature of defect Ground for Detention
15150 – ISM Not as required Yes

This vessel was released 10 October 2022.

Vessel Name: MAERSK NIAGARA

GT: 26836

IMO: 9434905

Flag: Hong Kong (China) (white list)

Company: Anglo-Eastern Germany GmbH

Classification society: DNV AS

Recognised organisation: DNV AS and Korean Register

Recognised organisation for ISM Doc: DNV AS

Recognised organisation for ISM SMC: DNV AS

Date and place of detention: 06 October 2022 at Southampton.

Summary: six deficiencies with one grounds for detention

Defective item Nature of defect Ground for Detention
07106 – Fire detection and alarm system Inoperative Yes

This vessel was released 07 October 2022.

Vessel Name: ISABELITA

GT: 32297

IMO: 9493975

Flag: Norway (white list)

Company: Ugland Marine Services AS

Classification society: DNV AS

Recognised organisation: DNV AS and Nippon Kaiji Kyokai

Recognised organisation for ISM Doc: DNV AS

Recognised organisation for ISM SMC: DNV AS

Date and place of detention: 08 October 2022 at Teesport.

Summary: fourteen deficiencies with one grounds for detention

Defective item Nature of defect Ground for Detention
15150 – ISM Not as required Yes

This vessel was released 22 October 2022.

Vessel Name: AL MOTHANNA

GT: 12262

IMO: 9649976

Flag: Jordan (Not listed in performance table)

Company: Iraq Govt Maritime Transport

Classification society: Bureau Veritas

Recognised organisation: Bureau Veritas

Recognised organisation for ISM Doc: Bureau Veritas

Recognised organisation for ISM SMC: Bureau Veritas

Date and place of detention: 15 October 2022 at Immingham.

Summary: ten deficiencies with two grounds for detention

Defective item Nature of defect Ground for Detention
01209 – Manning specified by the minimum safe manning doc Not as required Yes
15150 – ISM Not as required Yes

This vessel was released on 23 October 2022.

Vessel Name: VS LARA

GT: 6717

IMO: 9309148

Flag: Malta (white list)

Company: Hellespont Ship Mgmt GmbH & Co

Classification society: Bureau Veritas

Recognised organisation: American Bureau of Shipping and Bureau Veritas

Recognised organisation for ISM Doc: American Bureau of Shipping

Recognised organisation for ISM SMC: American Bureau of Shipping

Date and place of detention: 24 October 2022 at Teesport.

Summary: twenty-eight deficiencies with one grounds for detention.

Defective item Nature of defect Ground for Detention
15150 – ISM Not as required Yes

This vessel was still detained 31 October 2022.

Vessel Name: HR PEARL

GT: 4441

IMO: 9589217

Flag: Antigua and Barbuda (white list)

Company: SeaQuest Shipmanagement doo

Classification society: Nippon Kaiji Kyokai

Recognised organisation: Nippon Kaiji Kyokai and RINA Services S.p.A.

Recognised organisation for ISM Doc: RINA Services S.p.A.

Recognised organisation for ISM SMC: Nippon Kaiji Kyokai

Date and place of detention: 24 October 2022 at Great Yarmouth.

Summary: Fourteen deficiencies with three grounds for detention

Defective item Nature of defect Ground for Detention
014107 – Oil disch. Monitoring and control system Inoperative Yes
07115 – Fire-dampers Inoperative Yes
18302 – Sanitary Facilities Not as required Yes

This vessel was still detained 31 October 2022.

Vessel Name: AMAX AVENUE

GT: 61341

IMO: 9419450

Flag: Marshall Islands (white list)

Company: Genel Denizcilik Nakliyati AS

Classification society: American Bureau of Shipping

Recognised organisation: American Bureau of Shipping

Recognised organisation for ISM Doc: American Bureau of Shipping

Recognised organisation for ISM SMC: American Bureau of Shipping

Date and place of detention: 31 October 2022 at Fawley.

Summary: Three deficiencies with one grounds for detention

Defective item Nature of defect Ground for Detention
04109 – Fire drills Lack of training Yes

This vessel was still detained 31 October 2022.

DETENTIONS CARRIED OVER FROM PREVIOUS MONTHS

Vessel Name: TORO

GT: 23235

IMO: 9208124

Flag: Liberia (White list)

Company: Peninsula Energy FZE

Classification society: Bureau Veritas

Recognised organisation: Bureau Veritas

Recognised organisation for ISM Doc: Bureau Veritas

Recognised organisation for ISM SMC: Bureau Veritas

Date and place of detention: 05 July 2022 at Royal Portbury.

Summary: Sixty – Nine deficiencies with twelve grounds for detention.

Defective item Nature of defect Ground for Detention
07111- Personal equipment for fire safety Not as required Yes
03102- Freeboard marks Not as required Yes
07125- Evaluation of crew performance (fire drills) Lack of familiarity Yes
10112- Electronic charts (ECDIS) Not as required Yes
10116 – Nautical publications Missing Yes
11122- Radio life-saving appliances Batteries Expired Yes
18314- Provisions quantity Not as required Yes
18316- Water, pipes, tanks Not as required Yes
11108 – Inflatable Liferafts Insufficient Yes
03104 – Cargo & Other Hatchways Damaged Yes
03108 – Ventilators, air pipes, casing Not Properly Maintained Yes
01201 – Certificates for Master and Officers Missing Yes

This vessel was released to a Repair Port 4 October 2022.

Vessel Name: CLYDE

GT: 42011

IMO: 9269245

Flag: Panama (white list)

Company: V Ships Asia Group Pte Ltd

Classification society: Lloyd’s Register

Recognised organisation: Lloyds Register

Recognised organisation for ISM Doc: Lloyds Register

Recognised organisation for ISM SMC: Lloyds Register

Date and place of detention: 24 September 2022 at Royal Portbury.

Summary: Twenty-Five deficiencies with five grounds for detention

Defective item Nature of defect Ground for Detention
11104 – Rescue Boats Not Properly Maintained Yes
11113 – Launching arrangements for rescue boats Not as required Yes
04114 – Emergency source of power – Emergency generator Inoperative Yes
07125 – Evaluation of crew performance (fire drills) Lack of familiarity Yes
15150 – ISM Not as required Yes

This vessel was released 05 October 2022.

Vessel Name: AMO

GT: 16801

IMO: 9134622

Flag: Mongolia (grey list)

Company: Balo Ulasim VE Turizm Tic Ltd

Classification society: Polski Rejestr Statkow (Polish Register of Shipping)

Recognised organisation: Dutch Lloyd

Recognised organisation for ISM Doc: Dutch Lloyd

Recognised organisation for ISM SMC: Dutch Lloyd

Date and place of detention: 24 September 2022 at Teesport.

Summary: Twenty-two deficiencies with two grounds for detention

Defective item Nature of defect Ground for Detention
11104- Rescue Boats Not ready for use Yes
15150 – ISM Not as required Yes

This vessel was released on 07 October 2022.

Vessel Name: MERIC

GT: 2035

IMO: 9118006

Flag: Palau (Grey list)

Company: Meric Wind Maritime & Trading

Classification society: Bureau Veritas

Recognised organisation:  Bureau Veritas and Phoenix Register of Shipping

Recognised organisation for ISM Doc: Phoenix Register of Shipping

Recognised organisation for ISM SMC: Phoenix Register of Shipping

Date and place of detention: 30 September 2022 at Newport (Gwent).

Summary: Twenty-seven deficiencies with three grounds for detention

Defective item Nature of defect Ground for Detention
10127 – Voyage or passage plan Missing Yes
07125 – Evaluation of crew performance (fire drills) Lack of familiarity Yes
15150 – ISM Not as required Yes

This vessel was released on 08 October 2022.

Vessel Name: SHEARWATER

GT: 342

IMO: 6822216

Flag: Comoros (Black list)

Company: No ISM Company as under 500GT

Classification society: N/A

Recognised organisation: International Register of Shipping

Recognised organisation for ISM Doc: N/A Under 500GT

Recognised organisation for ISM SMC: N/A Under 500GT

Date and place of detention: 30th June 2022 at Leith

Summary: Seven deficiencies with four grounds for detention

Defective item Nature of defect Ground for Detention
07109- Fixed fire extinguishing installation Not as required Yes
07113- Fire pumps and its pipes Inoperative Yes
07113- Fire pumps and its pipes Inoperative Yes
11104- Rescue boats – Insufficient Yes

This vessel was still detained on 31st October 2022.

Vessel Name: POSEIDON

GT: 1412

IMO: 7363217

Flag: Iceland

Company: Neptune EHF

Classification society: N/A

Recognised organisation: N/A

Recognised organisation for ISM Doc: DNV AS

Recognised organisation for ISM SMC: DNV AS

Date and place of detention: 19th July 2018 at Hull

Summary: Ten deficiencies with five grounds for detention

Defective item Nature of defect Ground for Detention
02106 – Hull damage impairing seaworthiness Holed Yes
07113 – Fire pumps Insufficient Pressure Yes
01101 – Cargo Ship Safety Equipment (including exemption) Missing Yes
01102 – Cargo Ship Safety Construction (including exemption) Missing Yes
01104 – Cargo Ship Safety Radio (including exemption) Missing Yes

This vessel was still detained on 31st October 2022.

Vessel Name: TECOIL POLARIS

GT: 1814

IMO No: 8883290

Flag: Russian Federation (Grey list) at the time of detention

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 six grounds for detentions

Defective item Nature of defect Ground for Detention
10104 – Gyro compass Inoperative Yes
10127 – Voyage or passage plan Not as required Yes
15150 – ISM Not as required Yes
11104 – Rescue boats Not properly maintained Yes
11101 – Lifeboats Not ready for use Yes
01117 – International Oil Pollution Prevention (IOPP) Invalid Yes

This vessel was still detained on 31st October 2022.

Vessel Name: CIEN PORCIENTO

GT: 106

IMO No: 8944446

Flag: Sweden (White list)

Company: Open Window Inc

Classification society: Unclassed

Recognised organisation: N/A

Recognised organisation for ISM DOC: N/A

Recognised organisation for ISM SMC: N/A

Date and place of detention: 4 March 2010, Lowestoft

Summary: Thirty deficiencies including seven grounds for detention

This vessel was still detained on 31st October 2022.

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