February 2011
SHIPS DETAINED IN FEBRUARY 2011
Date & Place of detention: 08/02/2011 Teesport
Vessel Name: ATLANTIC COZUMEL (Bulk Carrier)
GT: 17,066
IMO No: 8312071
Flag: Panama
Company: PACC Ship Managers Pte
Classification Society: American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)
Recognised Organisation: American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)
Recognised Organisation for ISM: American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)
Summary: 20 deficiencies 3 grounds for detention
The vessel was detained in Teesport for 9 days because the starboard lifeboat engine kept cutting out and would not run continuously; also the emergency generator was unable to be run for longer than 5 minutes. The identified deficiencies showed a serious failure in the ISM system especially in relation to the emergency preparedness and maintenance and training.
The deficiencies identified included; the emergency escape from the engine room was locked from the inside; the main N1fire pump did not have full pressure; the handrail ropes for the gangway were tied to an air pipe on the deck; many outside accommodation doors were corroded through; the port life raft release pin was seized and the lifeboat was launched without using the bowsing tackle and only one tricing pennant was attached.
The vessel was released on16/02/2011.
Date & Place of detention: 14/02/2011 Southampton
Vessel Name: CELINE 1 (Bulk Carrier)
GT: 45,025
IMO No: 8120870
Flag: Turkey
Company: Makro Denizcilik
Classification Society: Bureau Veritas (BV)
Recognised Organisation: Bureau Veritas (BV)
Recognised Organisation: for ISM: Bureau Veritas (BV)
Summary: 30 deficiencies 1 ground for detention
The vessel was detained in Portland for 9 days because the number and nature of the deficiencies indicated a significant failure in the ships safety management system.
These deficiencies included:falsified records of rest with no records maintained for the master; the port and starboard lifeboats had excessive bilge oil/water, also the port and starboard lifeboats were found with tricing pennants shackled to the hook assembly maintenance pennant; there was insufficient fresh food and potable water on board for the intended voyage; the fire hydrants and fire main flanges were found leaking and the port aft engine room fire damper was obstructed preventing it from closing properly. In addition the crew were unable to demonstrate the automatic operation of the emergency generator and during the test parts of the equipment failed to work.
The vessel was released on 22/02/2011.
Date & Place of detention: 18/02/2011 Southampton
Vessel Name: CHRISTA KERSTIN (General Cargo)
GT: 1,768
IMO No: 7628590
Flag: Dominica
Company: Reederei MS Christa Kerstin Gmbh & CO Kg
Classification Society: Bureau Veritas (BV)
Recognised Organisation: Bureau Veritas (BV)
Recognised Organisation: for ISM: Bureau Veritas (BV)
Summary: 18 deficiencies 3 grounds for detention
The vessel was detained in Southampton for 6 days because the current authorisation for grain carriage which was issued by the previous flag was out of date, the magnetic compass was missing a calibration weight and the deviation table was overdue; the number and nature of the deficiencies identified showed that the companys ISM system was not effective.
Other deficiencies identified included: several electrical faults observed, the electrical wiring between electrical switchboxes on aft bulkhead in the ventilation fan room; no electrical protective mat fitted to deck of battery room and the main electric light in the owners cabin had a loose fitting; 6 off distress flares were observed to be lying in water in a storage container and were unlikely to be operative, in addition the signal torch for the rescue boat was also observed to be inoperative.
The vessel was released on 23/02/2011.
Date & Place of detention: 28/02/2011 Tyne
Vessel Name: COMARCO OSPREY (Tug)
GT: 116
IMO No7922776
Flag: Tanzania
Company: Evalend Shipping Co SA
Classification Society: International Register of Shipping (IRS)
Recognised Organisation: The Tanzania Zanaibar Register of Shipping
Summary: 31 deficiencies 3 grounds for detention
The vessel was detained in Tyne because there was no rescue boat on board, the engine room deckhead and bulkhead was corroded through in several places into accommodation spaces and there was open cable penetration in the engine room. In addition there was no fire extinguishing system available in the engine room.
Other serious deficiencies identified included: 3 life jackets were missing; four immersion suits were missing; 3 fire hoses were missing; the vessel had no medical equipment on board and the 7 crew did not have medical certificates.
The vessel was still detained at 28/02/2011.
DETENTIONS CARRIED OVER FROM PREVIOUS MONTHS
Date & Place of detention: 04/03/2010 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: 30 deficiencies 7 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 EPIRB (Emergency Positioning Indicating Radio Beacon); fire extinguishers and the fire hose nozzle.
The vessel was still detained at 28/02/2011.
Date & Place of detention 12/10/2010 Penzance
Vessel Name: MY LADY NORMA 1
GT: 902
IMO: No:6523602
Flag:Kiribati
Company: Silvership Maritime Group
Classification Society: Not Classed
Summary: 1 deficiency, 1 ground for detention.
The vessel was detained in Penzance because the statutory certificates were not available on board ship.
The vessel was still detained at 28/02/2011.
Date & Place of detention: 08/11/2010 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: 12 deficiencies 4 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 28/02/2011.
Date & Place of detention 27/01/2011 Cardiff
Vessel Name: LOKYS (Cargo Vessel)
GT: 1,934
IMO No: 8111893
Flag: Antigua & Barbuda
Company: UAB Passat
Classification Society: Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RMRS)
Recognised Organisation: Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RMRS)
Recognised Organisation for ISM: Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RMRS)
The vessel was detained in Cardiff because a major non conformity was identified with respect to the lack of maintenance of the ship and equipment; the gyro was inoperative and the magnetic compass had a very large bubble and errors that needed correction.
The lifeboat davit wire falls were rusty and corroded in way of thimbles at lifeboat hooks and the lifeboat davit sheaves and other moving components were corroded and showed signs of lack of maintenance.
Other deficiencies identified: included: the galley and mess room were inadequately cleaned; the fridge/ freezer units in the galley were not working and there was discoloured water running from the galley taps which indicated a lack of maintenance to tanks and pipes.
In addition the nautical publications charts and sailing directions (NP37) were not on board; the GMDSS radio station battery housing was not weatherproof
The vessel was released on 15/02/2011
Source: Matitime and Coastguard Agency