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

During June, there were six new detentions of a foreign flagged vessel in a UK port.

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.
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, 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 JUNE 2022

Vessel Name: LOYALTY

GT: 18722

IMO: 9497488

Flag: Liberia (white list)

Company: Cosmoship Management SA

Classification society: Bureau Veritas

Recognised organisation: Bureau Veritas and Lloyd’s Register

Recognised organisation for ISM Doc: Bureau Veritas

Recognised organisation for ISM SMC: N/A (SMC Issued by Flag)

Date and place of detention: 08th June 2022 at Immingham

Summary: Eleven deficiencies with three grounds for detention

Defective item	Nature of defect	Ground for Detention
04114- Emergency source of power	Emergency generator Not as required	Yes
07125 – Evaluation of crew performance (fire drills)	Lack of familiarity	Yes
15150 – ISM	Not as required	Yes

This vessel was released on 11th June 2022.

Vessel Name: FROAN

GT: 2367

IMO: 8505941

Flag: Norway (white list)

Company: Transmar AS

Classification society: DNV AS

Recognised organisation: DNV AS

Recognised organisation for ISM Doc: DNV AS

Recognised organisation for ISM SMC: DNV AS

Date and place of detention: 9th June 2022 at Teesport

Summary: Nine deficiencies with one grounds for detention

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

This vessel was released on 13th June 2022.

Vessel Name: RUBICON

GT: 47985

IMO: 9448592

Flag: Italy (white list)

Company: RB Armatori Srl

Classification society: RINA Services S.p.A

Recognised organisation: RINA Services S.p.A

Recognised organisation for ISM Doc: N/A (DOC Issued by Flag)

Recognised organisation for ISM SMC: N/A (SMC Issued by Flag)

Date and place of detention: 12th June 2022 at Immingham

Summary: Twenty -three deficiencies with 2 grounds for detention

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

This vessel was released on 17th June 2022.

Vessel Name: STAD

GT: 1984

IMO: 8611207

Flag: Vanuatu (Grey list)

Company: TQ Ship Management Ltd

Classification society: Indian Register of Shipping

Recognised organisation: Bulgarian Register of Shipping and United Registration and Classification of Services (URACOS)

Recognised organisation for ISM Doc: URACOS

Recognised organisation for ISM SMC: URACOS

Date and place of detention: 13th June 2022 at Fowey

Summary: Eleven deficiencies with Five grounds for detention

Defective item	Nature of defect	Ground for Detention
18203- Wages	Not according SEA	Yes
15150 – ISM	Not as required	Yes
10116- Nautical publications	Missing	Yes
10127- Voyage or passage plan	Incomplete	Yes
07110- Firefighting equipment and appliances	Not properly maintained	Yes

This vessel was released on 17th June 2022.

Vessel Name: LIVA GRETA

GT: 851

IMO: 8801072

Flag: Liberia (White list)

Company: Greta Marine Ltd

Classification society: RINA Services S.p.A.

Recognised organisation: RINA Services S.p.A.

Recognised organisation for ISM Doc: N/A (Issued by Flag)

Recognised organisation for ISM SMC: N/A (Issued by Flag)

Date and place of detention: 24th June 2022 at Corpach

Summary: Five deficiencies with two grounds for detention

Defective item	Nature of defect	Ground for Detention
02106- Hull damage impairing seaworthiness	Holed	Yes
03103- Railing, gangway, walkway and means for safe passage	Damaged	Yes

This vessel was still detained on 30th June 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 30th June 2022.

DETENTIONS CARRIED OVER FROM PREVIOUS MONTHS

Vessel Name: TEK

GT: 1997

IMO: 9368637

Flag: Barbados (white list) at the time of detention.

Company: Ege Denizcilik Mursel Teksen

Classification Society: Bureau Veritas

Recognised Organisation: Bulgarian Register of Shipping and Bureau Veritas

Recognised Organisation for ISM DOC: Bulgarian Register of Shipping

Recognised Organisation for ISM SMC: Bulgarian Register of Shipping

Date and place of detention: 23rd May at Ipswich

Summary: Fifty deficiencies with sixteen grounds for detention

Defective item	Nature of defect	Ground for Detention
10127 – Voyage or passage plan	Incomplete	Yes
10117 – Echo Sounder	Inoperative	Yes
18312 – Galley, Handlingroom (Maintenance)	Not Hygienic	Yes
18315 – Provisions Quality and Nutritional Value	Rotten	Yes
18324 – Cold Room, Cold Room Cleanliness, Cold Room Temperature	Not Hygienic	Yes
07111 – Personal Equipment for Fire Safety	Not as Required	Yes
07101 – Fire Prevention Structural Integrity	Not as Required	Yes
07105 – Fire Doors/Openings In Fire- Resisting Divisions	Not as Required	Yes
11124 – Embarkation Arrangement Survival Craft	Missing	Yes
18407 – Lighting (Working Spaces)	Inoperative	Yes
04103 – Emergency Lighting, Batteries and Switches	Not as Required	Yes
10109 – Lights, Shapes, Sound-Signals	Missing	Yes
18326 – Laundry, Adequate Locker	Not as required	Yes
18305 – Hospital Accommodation (Sickbay)	Not as required	Yes
05118 – Operation of GMDSS Equipment	Lack of Familiarity	Yes
15150 – ISM	Not as required	Yes

This vessel was still detained on 30th June 2022.

Vessel Name: POSEIDON

GT: 1412

IMO: 7363217

Flag: Iceland

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
02106 – Hull damage impairing seaworthiness	Holed	Yes
07113 – Fire pumps	Insufficient Pressure	Yes

This vessel was still detained on 30th June 2022

Vessel Name: TECOIL POLARIS

GT: 1814

IMO No: 8883290

Flag: Russian Federation (White 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 six grounds for detentions

Defective item	Nature of defect	Ground for Detention
10105 – Magnetic compass	Inoperative	Yes
10104 – Gyro compass	Inoperative	Yes
11129 – Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances	Not as required	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 30th June 2022

Vessel Name: CIEN PORCIENTO

GT: 106.

IMO No: 8944446.

Flag: Sweden (White list)

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 June 2022

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UK summons Russian Ambassador

News story

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office has summoned the Russian Ambassador over reports of the death of a British aid worker.

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has summoned the Russian Ambassador, Andrey Kelin, to express the UK’s deep concern at reports of the death of British National Paul Urey in captivity in the non-Government controlled areas of Ukraine.

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said:

I am shocked to hear reports of the death of British aid worker Paul Urey while in the custody of a Russian proxy in Ukraine. Russia must bear the full responsibility for this.

Paul Urey was captured while undertaking humanitarian work. He was in Ukraine to try and help the Ukrainian people in the face of the unprovoked Russian invasion. The Russian government and its proxies are continuing to commit atrocities. Those responsible will be held to account.

My thoughts are with Mr Urey’s family and friends at this horrendous time.

Background

The Foreign Secretary instructed Sir Tim Barrow, Second Permanent Under-Secretary for the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office to summon the Ambassador, to urge Russia to clarify the status of Mr Urey.

Sir Tim will demand that that the Russian Federation meet all its obligations under International Humanitarian Law, including by respecting and protecting all civilians. He will make clear that the UK holds the Russian Federation responsible for the safety and welfare of civilians in the non-Government controlled areas of Ukraine, including those within the so-called Donetsk and Luhansk ‘People’s Republics’, which the United Kingdom does not recognise as independent states.

Published 15 July 2022

Heat-health advice issued for all regions of England

The hottest temperatures are expected on Monday and Tuesday, with highs of 40°C possible.

A Level 4 alert has been issued for the first time since the Heatwave Plan for England was introduced in 2004.

Top tips for staying safe in hot weather include:

look out for those who may struggle to keep themselves cool and hydrated – older people, those with underlying conditions and those who live alone are particularly at risk
stay cool indoors by closing curtains on rooms that face the sun – and remember that it may be cooler outdoors than indoors
drink plenty of fluids and avoid excess alcohol
never leave anyone in a closed, parked vehicle, especially infants, young children or animals
check that fridges, freezers and fans are working properly
try to keep out of the sun between 11am to 3pm, when the UV rays are strongest
walk in the shade, apply sunscreen and wear a wide-brimmed hat, if you have to go out in the heat
avoid physical exertion in the hottest parts of the day
make sure you take water with you if you are travelling
take care and make sure to follow local safety advice if you are going into the water to cool down
check medicines can be stored according to the instructions on the packaging

The government’s Level 4 alert indicates that a severe heatwave could have impacts beyond health and social care with potential effects on transport systems, food, water, energy supplies and businesses.

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) will continue to monitor any heat-related illness and work closely with the Met Office, the NHS and other government departments to assess the impacts of this hot weather.

Dr Agostinho Sousa, Head of Extreme Events and Health Protection at UKHSA said:

Temperatures in England next week are likely to reach record levels, and it’s important we all know how to stay well in hot weather. Check up on vulnerable friends, family and neighbours to make sure they stay hydrated, keep cool and know how to keep their homes cool.

Professor Penny Endersby, Chief Executive at the Met Office, said:

This is the first time we have issued a Red National Severe Weather Warning for extreme heat and the first time 40°C has been forecast in the UK. In this country we’re used to treating a hot spell as a chance to go and play in in the sun. This is not that sort of weather.

We have seen when climate change has driven such unprecedent severe weather events around the world that it can be difficult for to make the best decisions because nothing in our life experiences has led us to know what to expect.

More information on the common signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heatstroke are available on NHS.UK.

UKHSA’s ‘beat the heat’ checklist identifies suitable actions people can take to protect themselves during periods of hot weather.

Read our ‘staying safe in extreme heat blog’ for advice on how to stay well in hot weather.

HALO Award for retailers

The Hallmarking Awareness and Learning Online (HALO) will be open to retailers in the UK. Application forms will be published shortly.

The UK hallmark is one of the UK jewellery industry’s best defences against unfair competition. The award, which is launched in conjunction with the release of a new, digitally appropriate, Dealers Notice, encourages all retailers to review their online hallmarking information, raise the profile of hallmarks and introduce appropriate information through their online space.

The Award will be presented to the retailer who has run the most effective online initiative relating to the display of the new format Dealers Notice and education surrounding UK hallmarking.

The winner will be presented with an engraved silver plate which they can keep for one year. In addition, the winner and those whose work is highly commended, will be presented with a set of digital assets to promote their success across all retail channels and social media.

Applications close: 16 September 2022 (previously 1 August 2022).

Published 30 October 2021
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15 July 2022
Deadline for HALO Award now 16 September (previously 1 August).
30 October 2021
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Agreement solidifies cooperation between UK and South Korea on IP

Press release

The IPO has agreed a new Memorandum of Understanding with the Korean Intellectual Property Office at the WIPO Assemblies in Geneva today.

UKIPO and KIPO will continue to work closely furthering their existing strong cooperation, using the wide remit the MOU provides for.

This formalisation of cooperation expresses the commitment by both IP offices, to enable the continued sharing of information and best practice in broad areas of common interest. These could include areas such as IP protection, examination, and developments in emerging technologies.

The MoU makes formal provision for both offices to engage in a wide range of cooperative activities. These include:

IP awareness activities, such as conferences and seminars,
the sharing of information around developments in relevant laws, policies, and regulations,
the sharing of best practice, for example in anti-counterfeiting activities
provisions to engage in many other areas of best practice

The UK Intellectual Property Office’s CEO Tim Moss said:

I am delighted that through this MoU, we are able build upon our existing close relationship with the Korean Intellectual Property Office. It is crucial that we work effectively with our global partners in areas of common interest, and today’s MOU creates a positive framework to pool expertise and knowledge.

Furthering our existing strong cooperation will help us embrace the challenges that rapid changes in technology, society and the global economy herald. This is vital to the UK IPO’s strategy for creating a world-leading IP environment.

KIPO’s Commissioner, Dr. Lee Insil said:

The MoU on comprehensive cooperation KIPO and the UK IPO have signed today well demonstrates our two offices’ continued commitment to engaging with each other more actively even in wider areas that matter to both offices. I am confident that what we will do and achieve together under the MoU will greatly contribute to boosting each office’s ongoing efforts to build a stronger IP landscape at home and abroad.

The Offices will carry out the cooperation activities in full compliance with their respective jurisdictions, institutional directives, applicable laws, and international treaties.

Published 15 July 2022