Press release: FOREIGN FLAGGED SHIPS UNDER DETENTION IN THE UK DURING NOVEMBER 2017

During November, there were eight new detentions of foreign flagged vessels in a UK port. seven vessels remained under detention from previous months. A total of seven vessels remain under detention at the end of November.

  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 details of the foreign flagged vessels detained in UK ports 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, 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.

  4. All deficiencies should be rectified before departure if at all possible.

  5. 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 International Maritime Organization (IMO) number which is unchanging 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.
  • Company. 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 safety of the ship at the time of inspection.
  • Classification Society. The list shows the Classification Society responsible for classing the ship only.
  • Recognised Organisation. Responsible for conducting the statutory surveys: and issuing statutory certificates on behalf of the Flag State
  • White (WL), Grey (GL) and Black lists (BL) are issued by the Paris MoU on 01 July each year and shows the performance of flag State.

SHIPS DETAINED IN NOVEMBER 2017

Vessel Name: DOLLY C

GT: 652

IMO: 7222310

Flag: St Vincent & Grenadines (Grey List)

Company: No Information

Classification Society: No Information

Recognised Organisation: No Information

Recognised Organisation for ISM Doc: No Information

Recognised Organisation for ISM SMC: No Information

Date and Place of Detention: 29th November 2017 at Falmouth

Summary: Eight deficiencies with eight grounds for detention

Defective item Nature of defect Ground for Detention
01209 – Manning specified by the minimum safe manning doc Missing Yes
01214 – Endorsement by flagstate Missing Yes
07111 – Personal equipment for fire safety Missing Yes
01199 – Other (Certificates) Other Yes
11116 – Distress flares Missing Yes
05103 – Main installation Missing equipment Yes
10105 – Magnetic compass Not as required Yes
14103 – Segregation of oil and water ballast Not as required Yes

This vessel was still detained on 30th November 2017

Vessel Name: HORIZON GEOBAY

GT: 3502

IMO: 7801556

Flag: Panama (White List)

Company: Horizon Survey Co

Classification Society: ABS

Recognised Organisation: ABS/DNV GL

Recognised Organisation for ISM Doc: BV

Recognised Organisation for ISM SMC: BV

Date and Place of Detention: 23th November 2017 at Aberdeen

Summary: Twenty deficiencies with two grounds for detention

Defective item Nature of defect Ground for Detention
10101 – Pilot ladders and hoist/pilot transfer arrangements Unsafe No
99101 – Other safety in general Other No
10106 – Compass correction log Not as required No
06199 – Other (cargo) Other No
10114 – Voyage data recorder (VDR)/Simplified Voyage data recorder (S_VDR) Not as required No
11118 – Lifejackets inc. provision and disposition Not as required No
18408 – Electrical Unsafe No
07105 – Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions Unsafe No
07105 – Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions Not as required No
01213 – Evidence of Basic Training Missing Yes
99101 – Other safety in general Other No
99101 – Other safety in general Other No
01126 – Document of compliance dangerous goods Missing No
10127 – Voyage or passage plan Not as required No
10129 – Navigation records Not as required No
16101 – Security related defects Not as required No
05115 – Radio log (diary) Not as required No
15150 – ISM Not as required Yes
10138 – BNWAS Malfunctioning No
07105 – Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions Malfunctioning No

This vessel was still detained on 30th November 2017

Vessel Name: SSI EXPEDITION

GT: 32987

IMO: 9446714

Flag: Marshall Islands (White List)

Company: Atlantis

Classification Society: LR

Recognised Organisation: LR

Recognised Organisation for ISM Doc: LR

Recognised Organisation for ISM SMC: LR

Date and Place of Detention: 24th November 2017 at Teesport

Summary: Twenty deficiencies with three grounds for detention

Defective item Nature of defect Ground for Detention
07109 – Fixed fire extinguishing installation Not as required No
10109 – Lights, shapes, sound-signals Inoperative No
03108 – Ventilators, air pipes, casing Corroded No
10105 – Magnetic compass Not as required No
11101 – Lifeboats Not properly maintained No
11113 – Launching arrangements for rescue boats Not as required No
07108 – Ready availability of fire fighting equipment Inoperative No
11110 – Stowage and provision of liferafts HRU improp. Fitted No
07103 – Division – decks, bulkheads and penetrations Not as required No
03106 – Windows, sidescuttles and deadlights Cracked No
18312 – Galley, handlingroom (maintenance) Missing No
18407 – Lighting (Working spaces) Inoperative No
18408 – Electrical Not as required No
02117 – Decks – corrosion Holed Yes
03104 – Cargo & other hatchways Damaged No
07112 – Emergency escape breathing device and disposition Not as required No
03107 – Doors Corroded No
18314 – Provisions quality Missing No
07114 – Remote means of control (opening, pumps, ventilation, etc.) Machinery spaces Not as required Yes
15150 – ISM Not as required Yes

This vessel was released on 27th November 2017

Vessel Name: OCEAN SPIRIT

GT: 1717

IMO: 8325793

Flag: Russian Federation (White List)

Company: F2 Ltd

Classification Society: RINA

Recognised Organisation: RINA

Recognised Organisation for ISM Doc: RMRS

Recognised Organisation for ISM SMC: RMRS

Date and Place of Detention: 21st November 2017 at Aberdeen

Summary: Fourteen deficiencies with eight grounds for detention

Defective item Nature of defect Ground for Detention
08110 – Closing water-tight doors alarm Inoperative Yes
10138 – BNWAS Inadequate No
10138 – BNWAS Malfunctioning Yes
1110 – Rescue boats Not ready for use Yes
10101 – Pilot ladders and hoist/pilot transfer arrangements Unsafe No
99101 – Other safety in general Other Yes
18317 – Food personal hygiene Not hygienic No
10118 – Speed and distance indicator Inoperative Yes
13102 – Auxilary engine Not as required No
07106 – Fire detection and alarm system Not as required Yes
07105 – Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions Not as required No
15150 – ISM Not as required Yes
10117 – Echo sounder Inoperative Yes
18418 – Winches & capstans Missing No

This vessel was still detained on 30th November 2017

Vessel Name: ANJA

GT: 2996

IMO: 9116187

Flag: Netherlands (White List)

Company: Holwerda Ship Management BV

Classification Society: DNV GL

Recognised Organisation: DNV GL

Recognised Organisation for ISM Doc: DNV GL

Recognised Organisation for ISM SMC: DNV GL

Date and Place of Detention: 7th November 2017 at Immingham

Summary: Sixteen deficiencies with eight grounds for detention

Defective item Nature of defect Ground for Detention
Other   No
03102 – Freeboard marks Not readable No
07105 – Fir doors/openings in fire resisting divisions Not as required Yes
06101 – Cargo Securing Manual Not as required No
07112 – Emergency escape breathing device and disposition Not properly stowed NO
18409 – Dangerous areas Unsafe Yes
18416 – Ropes and wires Not as required No
18325 – Training and qualification of ship’s cook Not as required No
10127 – Voyage or passage plan Not as required Yes
10133 – Bridge operation Lack of familiarity Yes
04109 – Fire drills Lack of training Yes
04108 – Muster list Incomplete Yes
09235 – Fitness for duty – work and drest hours Work hours exceeded Yes
01306 – Shipboard working arrangements Not as required No
10136 – Establilshment of working language on board Not established No
15150 – ISM Not as required Yes

This vessel was released on 10th November 2017

Vessel Name: DS SOFIE BULKER

GT: 17663

IMO: 9310604

Flag: Marshall Islands (White List) Company: Dramar Denizciuk Ticaret AS

Classification Society: NKK

Recognised Organisation: NKK

Recognised Organisation for ISM Doc: NKK

Recognised Organisation for ISM SMC: NKK

Date and Place of Detention: 7th November 2017 at Tilbury

Summary: Seven deficiencies with one grounds for detention

Defective item Nature of defect Ground for Detention
15150 – ISM Not as required No
01308 – Record of seafarers’ daily hours of work or rest Incorrect entries No
01220 – Seafarers’ employment agreement (SEA) Invalid Yes
07105 – Fire doors/opening in fire-resisting divisions Not as required No
18203 – Wages Not according SEA No
10111 – Charts Missing No
02107 – Ballast, fuel and other tanks Not as required No

This vessel was released on 10th November 2017

Vessel Name: CETUS STAR

GT: 19828

IMO: 9278741

Flag: Malta (White List)

Company: Stam Shipping SA

Classification Society: NKK

Recognised Organisation: NKK

Recognised Organisation for ISM Doc: NKK

Recognised Organisation for ISM SMC: NKK

Date and Place of Detention: 3rd November 2017 at Liverpool

Summary: Eleven deficiencies with two grounds for detention

Defective item Nature of defect Ground for Detention
10111 – Charts Missing Yes
10127 – Voyage or passage plan Not as required No
04109 – Fire drills Lack of control No
10105 – Magnetic compass Not as required No
04103 – Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches Inoperative No
07113 – Fire pumps and its pipes Not as required No
07105 – Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions Not as required No
02105 – Steering gear Not as required No
13102 – Auxiliary engine Not as required No
13101 – Propulsion main engine Not as required No
02101 – Closing devices/watertight doors Not as required No
15150 – ISM Not as required Yes
13104 – Bilge pumping arrangements Not as required No
01326 – Stability information booklet Not as required No

This vessel was released on 7th November 2017

Vessel Name: KOMET III

GT: 4169

IMO: 8919831

Flag: Antigua & Barbuda (White List)

Company: Planet Schiffahrts GmBH

Classification Society: RINA

Recognised Organisation: RINA/BV/GL

Recognised Organisation for ISM Doc: BV

Recognised Organisation for ISM SMC: BV

Date and Place of Detention: 2nd November 2017 at Ipswich

Summary: Twenty one deficiencies with seven grounds for detention

Defective item Nature of defect Ground for Detention
10111 – Charts Missing Yes
10111 – Charts Not updated Yes
10127 – Voyage or passage plan Not as required Yes
10135 – Monitoring of voyage or passage plan Not as required Yes
14104 – Oil filtering equipment Inoperative Yes
18312 – Galley, handling room (maintenance) Not as required No
11124 – Embarkation arrangement survival craft Not properly maintained No
01308 – Record of seafarers’ daily hours of work or rest Incorrect entries No
01218 – Medical certificate not properly filled No
04118 – Enclosed space entry and rescue drill Not carried out No
01315 – Oil record book Not as required No
10133 – Bridge operation Lack of familiarity No
11117 – Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition Not as required No
07105 – Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions Unsafe No
18407 – Lighting (Working spaces) Insufficient No
18315 – Provisions quality and nutritional value Not as required No
07199 – Other (fire safety) Other No
18401 – Medical equipment, medical chest, medical guide Expired No
10109 – Lights, shapes, sound signals Damaged No
07118 – International shore connection Not as required No
15150 – ISM Not as required Yes

This vessel was released on 8th November 2017

DETENTIONS CARRIED OVER FROM PREVIOUS MONTHS

Vessel Name: APELLA

GT: 662

IMO: 7607613

Flag: Sierra Leone (Black List)

Company: 4M Lojistir Hizmetieri Ltd

Classification Society: PSCO

Recognised Organisation: PSCO

Recognised Organisation for ISM Doc: PSCO

Recognised Organisation for ISM SMC: PSCO

Date and Place of Detention: 27th October 2017 at Plymouth

Summary: Twenty deficiencies with eighteen grounds for detention

Defective item Nature of defect Ground for Detention
01137 – Civil liability for Bunker oil pollution damage cert Missing Yes
01139 – Maritime Labour Certificate Missing Yes
01106 – Document of Compliance Missing Yes
01122 – International ship security certificate Missing Yes
01113 – Minimum Safe Manning Document Entries missing Yes
01123 – Continuous Synopsis Record Invalid No
01209 – Manning specified by the Minimum Safe Manning document Not as required Yes
01214 – Endorsement by flagstate Missing Yes
07110 – Fire fighting equipment and appliances Not properly maintained No
05118 – Operation of GMDSS Lack of familiarity Yes
10112 – Electronic charts (ECDIS) Not as required Yes
10116 – Nautical publications Missing Yes
18201 – Fitness for duty – work and rest hours Not as required Yes
04108 – Muster List Not updated Yes
01326 – Stability information booklet Not approved Yes
01315 – Oil record book Entries Missing Yes
11116 – Distress flares Expired Yes
13102 – Auxiliary engine Not as required Yes
11104 – Rescue boats Not properly maintained Yes
07105 – Fire doors/opening in fire-resisting divisions Missing Yes

This vessel was released on 22nd November 2017

Vessel Name: BLUE ALFA

GT: 1887

IMO: 7921007

Flag: Denmark (White List)

Company: Blue Star Line

Classification Society: RINA

Recognised Organisation: RINA

Recognised Organisation for ISM Doc: DNV GL

Recognised Organisation for ISM SMC: DNV GL

Date and Place of Detention: 29th October 2017 at Aberdeen

Summary: Fifteen deficiencies with five grounds for detention

Defective item Nature of defect Ground for Detention
02109 – Permanent means of access Not properly maintained No
10105 – Magnetic compass Not as required No
10105 – Magnetic compass Not as required No
10105 – Magnetic compass Not as required No
10104 – Gyro compass Inoperative No
18408 – Electrical Not as required No
01101 – Cargo ship safety equipment (including exemption) Not properly filled No
10109 – Lights, shape, sound signals Inoperative No
01201 – Certificate – for master and officers Missing Yes
10133 – Bridge operation Lack of familiarity Yes
10110 – Signalling lamp Missing No
07125 – Evaluation of crew performance (fire drill) Lack of training Yes
07125 – Evaluation of crew performance (fire drill) Lack of training Yes
18201 – Fitness for duty, work and rest Unfit for duty No
15150 – ISM Not as required Yes

This vessel was released on 7th November 2017

Vessel Name: REGGAE

GT: 1567

IMO: 8500408

Flag: Panama (White list)

Company: Voda Denizcilik Ve Districet Ltd

Classification Society: NKK

Recognised Organisation: NKK

Recognised Organisation for ISM Doc: National Shipping Adjuster Inc

Recognised Organisation for ISM SMC: NKK

Date and Place of Detention: 27th June 2017 at Leith

Summary: Nineteen deficiencies with four grounds for detention

Defective item Nature of defect Ground for Detention
07112 – Emergency escape breathing device and disposition Not as required No
18425 – Access/structural features (ship) Missing equipment No
04109 – Fire drills Lack of training No
04108 – Muster List Incomplete No
10105 – Magnetic compass Not readable No
09232 – Cleanliness of engine room Insufficient No
15150 – ISM Not as required No
03108 – Ventilators, air pipes, casing Damaged No
02101 – Closing devices/watertight doors Inoperative No
07105 – Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions Not as required No
18203 – Wages Not according SEA Yes
11117 – Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition Missing No
02105 – Steering gear Not as required No
11108 – Inflatable liferafts Insufficient No
01220 – Seafarers’ employment agreement (SEA) Not as required Yes
18314 – Provision quantity Insufficient Yes
18204 – Calculation and payment of wages Not according SEA Yes
10116 – Nautical publications Not updated No
13102 – Auxiliary engine Missing No

This vessel was released on 2nd November 2017

Vessel Name: TAHSIN

GT: 1598

IMO: 9055187

Flag: Panama (White list)

Company: Voda Denizcilik IC Dis Tacaret Ltd

Classification Society: NKK

Recognised Organisation: NKK/NASHA

Recognised Organisation for ISM Doc: NKK

Recognised Organisation for ISM SMC: NKK

Date and Place of Detention: 2nd June at Sharpness

Summary: Twelve deficiencies with eight grounds for detention

Defective item Nature of defect Ground for Detention
18327 – Ventilation (working spaces) Inoperative Yes
10116 – Nautical publications Missing Yes
01214 – Endorsement by flagstate Missing No
01220 – Seafarers’ employment agreement (SEA) Invalid Yes
11128 – Line-throwing appliance Expired No
11129 – Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances Expired No
01202 – Certificate for rating for watching Missing Yes
18203 – Wages Not according SEA Yes
10111 – Charts Missing Yes
05106 – INMARSAT ship earth station Not as required Yes
15150 – ISM Not as required Yes
03104 – Cargo & other hatchways Damaged No

This vessel was still detained on 30th November 2017

Vessel Name: MALAVIYA SEVEN

GT: 3001

IMO: 9087312

Flag: India (Grey List)

Company: GOL Offshore Ltd

Classification Society: IRS

Recognised Organisation: IRS

Recognised Organisation for ISM Doc: IRS

Recognised Organisation for ISM SMC: IRS

Date and Place of Detention: 5th October 2016 at Aberdeen

Summary: Five deficiencies with five grounds for detention

Defective item Nature of defect Ground for Detention
07105 – Fire doors/openings in fire resisting divisions Not as required Yes
07113 – Fire pumps and its pipes Not as required Yes
18203 – Wages Missing Yes
01220 – Seafarers employment agreement (SEA) Invalid Yes
18204 – Calculation and payment of wages No records Yes

This vessel was still detained on 30th November 2017

Vessel Name: SEA TRIDENT

GT: 964.

IMO No: 7393169.

Flag: PANAMA (white list)

Company:

Classification Society: Expired

Recognised Organisation: Expired

Recognised Organisation for ISM DOC:

Recognised Organisation for ISM SMC:

Date and Place of Detention: 17 June 2016, West Cowes

Summary: Seventeen deficiencies with seventeen grounds for detentions

Defective item Nature of defect Ground for Detention
01101 – Cargo ship safety equipment cert Expired Yes
01102 – Cargo Ship safety construction cert Expired Yes
01104 – Cargo ship safety radio cert Expired Yes
01108 – Loadline cert Expired Yes
01117 – IOPP (International Oil Pollution Prevention cert Expired Yes
01119 – International Sewage Pollution Prevention cert Expired Yes
01124 – International Air Pollution Prevention cert Expired Yes
01137 – Civil liability for bunker oil pollution damage cert Expired Yes
01199 – Other certs (Certificate of class) Expired Yes
01201 – Certificates for master and officers Missing Yes
10111 – Charts Not updated Yes
10116 – Publications Nautical Not updated Yes
11108 – Inflatable liferafts Expired Yes
11116 – Distress flares Missing Yes
07109 – Fixed fire fighting extinguishing installation Not as required Yes
07110 – Fire fighting equipment & appliances Not as required Yes
01140 – Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance Missing Yes

This vessel was still detained on 30th November 2017

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 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

This vessel was still detained on 30th November 2017

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