Four new detentions
The Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that nine foreign flagged ships were under detention in UK ports during January 2011 after failing Port State Control (PSC) inspection.
Latest monthly figures show that there were four new detentions of foreign flagged ships in UK ports during January 2011 and five vessels under detention from previous months. The overall rate of detentions compared with inspections carried out over the last twelve months was 2.75% this is slightly down from Decembers twelve month rate.
Out of the detained vessels three were registered with flag states listed on the Paris MOU white list, three were registered with flag states on the grey list, one was registered with a flag state on the black list and two were unregistered.
1. In response to one of the recommendations of Lord Donaldsons Inquiry into the prevention of pollution from merchant shipping and in compliance with the EU Directive on Port State Control (95/21/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 MCA. Where a ship is found to be deficient or lacks the required documentation, MCA 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 SIReNaC. 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 ships name, the flag state and the ships International Maritime Organization (IMO) number which is unchanging throughout the ships life and uniquely identifies it.
Vessels detained in January included
A 8,238 Gt. Ship was detained In Tyne with 12 deficiencies and three grounds for detention the number and nature of the deficiencies indicating a break down of the Safety Management System (SMS). The master had not saved any VDR data following a collision on 19th January 2011 as required by the SMS contingency plan. This vessel had been previously detained in January 2010.
SHIPS DETAINED IN JANUARY 2011
Date & Place of detention 10/01/2011 Port of Tyne
Vessel Name: NEW EMERALD (Bulk Carrier)
GT: 27,116
IMO No: 9110987
Flag:Panama
Company: STX Pos Ship Management
Classification Society: Korean Register (KR)
Recognised Organisation: Korean Register (KR)
Recognised Organisation for ISM: Korean Register (KR)
Summary: 12 deficiencies; two grounds for detention
The vessel was detained in the port of Tyne for five days because the crew could not demonstrate effective fire and abandon ship drills; in addition they were not familiar with the operation of the fire dampers. Other deficiencies identified included: five securing devices missing from the engine room hatch; the emergency generator vent was corroded through in several places; the fire hose on the starboard side B deck was holed; the gangway port side lower platform damaged and the starboard side embarkation light inoperable.
The vessel was released on 14/01/2011.
Date & Place of detention 19/01/2011 Silvertown
Vessel Name: VTC LIGHT (Bulk Carrier)
GT: 13,865
IMO No: 9085675
Flag: Vietnam
Company: Vitranschart JSC
Classification Society: Vietnam Register Shipping (VRS)
Recognised Organisation: Vietnam Register Shipping (VRS)
Recognised Organisation for ISM: Vietnam Register Shipping (VRS)
Summary: 23 deficiencies; four grounds for detention
The vessel was detained in Silvertown for seven days because the maintenance of the ship and equipment; emergency preparedness and the lifeboat and fire drills were not according to SMS. Other deficiencies identified included; childrens lifejackets were not marked as required by SOLAS also they are needed to be stowed separately from the officers and crew life jackets; some IMO signs were missing and SOLAS poster N1 was also missing; the passage plan was incomplete; the inflatable life craft was not properly marked and the lifebuoys were not as per the approved safety plan.
The vessel was released on 25/01/2011.
Date & Place of detention 27/01/2011 Tyne
Vessel Name: CITY OF LUTECE (Ro-Ro Cargo)
GT: 8,238
IMO No: 8017970
Flag: Malta
Company: Abou Merhi Ship Management
Classification Society: Germanischer Lloyd (GL)
Recognised Organisation: Germanischer Lloyd (GL)
Recognised Organisation for ISM: Germanischer Lloyd (GL)
Summary: 12 deficiencies; one ground for detention
The vessel was detained in Tyne for three days because the number and nature of the deficiencies indicated a break down of the Safety Management System SMS. There was no evidence available of an internal audit since 02/08/2009 which was contrary to ISMC; the master had not followed the procedure of the SMS contingency plan following a collision with another vessel during January 2011; the engine room personnel were not wearing Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and the fire detection system for cargo spaces was inoperable. Other deficiencies identified included; no ID check at the entry point; HRU fitted upside down, shackle not fitted correctly and the steering gear bilges were unable to be pumped. The vessel had previously been detained in January 2010 and was released from its current detention on 29/01/2011.
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; 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 still detained at 31/01/2011.
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; 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 EPIRB (Emergency Positioning Indicating Radio Beacon); fire extinguishers and the fire hose nozzle.
The vessel was still detained at 31/01/2011.
Date & Place of detention: 30/12/2010 Belfast
Vessel Name: ANARCHOS Bulk Carrier
GT: 27,011
IMO No:9119983
Flag: Liberia
Company: Entrust Maritime Co Ltd
Classification Society: Class NK
Recognised Organisation: Class NK
Recognised Organisation for ISM: Class NK. DOC Det Norske Veritas (DNV)
Summary: 13 deficiencies; seven grounds for detention
The vessel was detained in Belfast for six days because seven grounds for detention had been identified including three major non conformities which were: the emergency preparedness; the maintenance of ship and equipment and documentation; which were not as per the Merchant Shipping Regulations. In addition the fire doors and dampers were not functioning correctly and the BA set was inoperative. Other deficiencies identified included; the cargo information manual was incomplete, instructions were missing for the dangerous goods code and there was insufficient documentation in respect of bulk cargoes.
The vessel was released on 05/01/2011.
Date & Place of detention: 30/12/2010 Belfast
Vessel Name: BALLYHEALY (General Cargo)
GT: 1,949
IMO No: 8104553
Flag: Panama
Company: KQ Shipping Limited
Classification Society: Germanischer Lloyd (GL
Recognised Organisation: Germanischer Lloyd (GL
Recognised Organisation for ISM: Germanischer Lloyd (GL
Summary: 19 deficiencies; four grounds for detention
The vessel was detained in Belfast for 13 days because the chief engineer was not qualified as per the flag state safe manning document. The safe manning document requires a chief engineer on board however the engineer on board was only a 2nd engineer, the main engine auxiliary gear box pump and the N 1 fire pump were not operational.
Other deficiencies identified included; the main engine heating system was not as required; two VHF hand held radios were not working; temporary wiring in the galley needed repairing ; various light fittings throughout the vessel were missing and it was apparent during the boat drill the crew lacked training.
The vessel was released on 11/01/2011.
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: one deficiency, one 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 31/01/2011.
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; 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 31/01/2011.
Source: MCA
