After failing Port State Control (PSC) inspection
The Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced that 6 foreign flagged ships were under detention in UK ports during August 2011 after failing Port State Control (PSC) inspection.
Latest monthly figures show that there were 3 new detentions of foreign flagged ships in UK ports during August 2011 and 3 vessels remained under detention from previous months. The overall rate of detentions compared with inspections carried out over the last twelve months was 3.11% this is slightly down from Julys twelve month rate.
Out of the detained vessels 1 was registered with a flag state listed on the Paris MOU white list, 1 was registered with a flag state on the grey list 2 were registered with flag states on the black list and 2 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 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 ships name, the flag state and the ships International Maritime Organization (IMO) number which is unchanging throughout the ships life and uniquely identifies it.
Company.
The company shown in the vessels 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.
Vessels detained in August included
A 998GT Other Cargo Vessel was detained because the 33 deficiencies that were found showed objective evidence of a serious failure of the implementation of the ISM code.
SHIPS DETAINED IN AUGUST 2011
Date & Place of detention: 05/08/2011 Shellhaven
Vessel Name: NINA 1 (Other Cargo)
GT: 998
IMO No: 8402668
Flag: St Vincent and the Grenadines
Company: Baltnautic Shipping Ltd
Classification Society: Bureau Veritas (BV)
Recognised Organisation: Bureau Veritas (BV)
Summary: 33 deficiencies 2 grounds for detention
The vessel was detained in Shellhaven for 10 days because the fast rescue boat was deflated and the magnetic compass light was not working. Other deficiencies identified included: there were entries missing in the oil record book; the gangway net was torn; the wheelhouse was badly corroded; various charts and publications were out of date; some of the toilets had tiles missing and light switches were loose and taped and some light covers damaged. The above deficiencies were objective evidence of a serious failure or lack of effectiveness of the ISM code.
The vessel was released from detention on 14/08/2011
Date & Place of detention: 23/08/2011 Lerwick (Shetland)
Vessel Name: FENJA (Other Cargo)
GT: 2279
IMO No:7805241
Flag: Malta
Company: Misje Rederei As
Classification Society: Lloyds Register (LR)
Recognised Organisation: Lloyds Register (LR)
Recognised Organisation for ISM: Germanischer Lloyd (GL)
Summary: 10 deficiencies 2 grounds for detention
The vessel was detained in Lerwick (Shetland) for 5 days because the port side lifeboat engine was not working and the number and nature of the deficiencies indicated a failure of the safety management system and planned maintenance system.
Other deficiencies identified included: the emergency fire pump was inoperative; the main engine quick closing valve was not working; the crew was unable to communicate in English, the working language of the vessel and the vessel had to be towed into port after the main engine failed.
The vessel was released from detention on 27/08/2011
Date & Place of detention: 31/08/2011Gillingham Pier
Vessel Name: ANT (Other Cargo)
GT: 1298
IMO No:8407230
Flag: St Vincent and the Grenadines
Company: Unimar Ship Management
Classification Society: Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RMRS)
Recognised Organisation: Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RMRS)
Summary: 26 deficiencies 3 grounds for detention
The vessel was detained in Gillingham Kent because the fixed fire extinguisher installation was inoperative as 1 of the 2 main bottles was empty and the main fire alarm not working and there was objective evidence of a serious failure or lack of effectiveness of the implementation of the ISM code.
Other deficiencies identified included: the fire plan was not in the working language of the ship; the propulsion main engine had insufficient power; there were various washroom; laundry; galley and sanitary facilities on the ship that were damaged, not working unsafe or obstructed. In addition there was no water in the fire pump in the engine room
The vessel was still detained at 31/08/2011
DENTIONS 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 31/08/2011
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 31/08/2011
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 31/08/2011
Source: MCA
