TEN FOREIGN FLAGGED SHIPS UNDER DETENTION IN THE UK DURING APRIL 2013

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that ten foreign flagged ships were under detention in UK ports during April 2013 after failing Port State Control ( PSC) inspection.

Latest monthly figures show that there were four new detentions of foreign flagged vessels in UK ports during April 2013 and six vessels remained under detention from previous months. Three vessels remained under detention at the end of April. The overall rate of detentions compared with inspections carried out over the last twelve months was 3.56%. This is slightly up from March’s twelve month rate.
Out of the detained vessels eight were registered with a flag state listed on the Paris MOU white list, one 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.

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 full details of the foreign flagged vessels detained in UK ports each month.  
2. Inspections of foreign flagged ships in UK ports are undertaken by surveyors from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency. Where a ship is found to be deficient or lacks the required documentation, Maritime and Coastguard Agency surveyors can take a range of actions leading to detention in serious cases. 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 of flags with poor detention records to be targeted for future inspection.
3. Detained ships have to satisfy surveyors that remedial work has been carried out before they are allowed to leave port.
4. 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 ( IMO) number which is unchanging throughout the ship’s life and uniquely identifies it.
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 Flag State).
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 APRIL 2013
 
Date and Place of detention: - 09 April 2013, Tees
Vessel Name: - YARA EMBLA (Gas Carrier)
GT: - 2506
IMO No: - 9279446
Flag: - Norway
Company: - Larvik Shipping AS
Classification Society: - Det Norske Veritas (DNV)
Recognised Organisation: - Det Norske Veritas (DNV)
Recognised Organisation for ISM: - Det Norske Veritas (DNV)
Summary: - Nineteen deficiencies including one ground for detention
 
The vessel was detained as sixteen 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 fire fighting deficiencies including self closing fire door on non-approved hold back and engine room door does not close and latch; the engine room Co2 release cabinet has two sets of instructions; the fire control plan was not as expected and there was a lack of training in the fire drill. Other ISM deficiencies included there being a lack of training in the abandon ship drill; immersion suits not the correct size to fit staff, the bilge pump suction and discharge hose not connect in rescue boat. The emergency light in forecastle does not work and the lamp in the battery locker was missing; the echo sounder showed low battery and an SRAM fault; the gyro compass is inoperative as the repeater in the steering gear shows 152 degrees whilst the bridge shows 223 degrees. The vessel did not comply with several chapters of the IGC code and a copy of the code was not on board. The Continuous Synopsis Record, Document for Dangerous Goods and muster list were found not to be as expected.
Other deficiencies identified were the Certificates for personnel on tankers were missing and food was found not to be stored correctly.
 
The vessel was released on 18 April 2013
 
Date and Place of detention: - 15 April 2013, Belfast
Vessel Name: - MEKUR (MP - General Cargo)
GT: - 1872
IMO No: - 7413634
Flag: - Panama
Company: - Dano Sp z oo
Classification Society: - Phoenix Register of Shipping (PHRS)
Recognised Organisation: - Phoenix Register of Shipping (PHRS)
Recognised Organisation for ISM: - Phoenix Register of Shipping (PHRS)
Summary: - Twelve deficiencies including three grounds for detention
 
The vessel was detained in Belfast as there was retention of oil on board in the engine room bilges to be pumped ashore and not all officers can operate MFDSC. 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 were the emergency room quick closing valve was in need of repair and the escape light was extinguished; the magnetic compass can not be seen from steering position and there was no effective means of taking a bearing. The following were not found on board as expected charts 1752 & 1753, radio log, voyage or passage plan and compass correction log. The forward draft marks were incorrect.
 
The vessel was released on 17 April 2013
 


Date and Place of detention: - 12 April 2013, Hull
Vessel Name: - NAJADE (General Cargo)
GT: - 2862
IMO No: - 9467213
Flag: - Netherlands
Company: - Wijnne & Barends Cargadoors
Classification Society: - Lloyd’s Register (LR)
Recognised Organisation: - Lloyd’s Register (LR)
Recognised Organisation for ISM: - Lloyd’s Register (LR)
Summary: - Six deficiencies including one ground for detention
 

The vessel was detained in Hull as suspected cargo shift occurred during loading operations. It could not be determined if the cargo was appropriately stowed, and secured, throughout its intended journey. 
Other deficiencies identified were the emergency generator remote fuel shut off valve was not labelled; an A-60 fire door was secured in an open position; there was an oil leak on the thermal oil pipe flange and CPP header tank pipe. The rescue boat search light was not working and the port liferaft painter was not secured to weak link of HRU.

 
The vessel was released on 22 April 2013
 
Date and Place of detention: - 26 April 2013, Tyne
Vessel Name: - MARTORELL (Other Cargo)
GT: - 57789
IMO No: - 9267675
Flag: - Panama
Company: - Kansai Steamship Co Ltd
Classification Society: - Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK)
Recognised Organisation: - Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK)
Recognised Organisation for ISM: - Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK)
Summary: - Eleven deficiencies including two grounds for detention

The vessel was detained in the Tyne as the crew were unable to demonstrate three way valve automatic operations and seven 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 identified were fire doors were not self closing; there was a safety railing not rigged; the chart correction log was not up to date. There was no hand washing material at the galley sink or cleaning materials for galley surfaces; there was a lack of provisions on board and no fresh water testing had been carried out.

Other deficiencies on board included there being no dates or information on food in storage and food found defrosting in hand washing sink. There was a crack in between the support bracket and deck, between casings on the upper deck.
 
The vessel was released on 27 April 2013
   
DETENTIONS CARRIED OVER FROM PREVIOUS MONTHS

 
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 released on 05 April 2013
 
Date and Place of detention: - 28 March 2013, Silvertown
Vessel Name: - SAN REMO II (Bulk Carrier)
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 released on 02 April 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 released on 19 April 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 30 April 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 30 April 2013.
 

Date and Place of detention: 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 30 April 2013.

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