The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced that four foreign flagged ship remained under detention in UK ports at the end of May after failing Paris MOU Port State Control (PSC) 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.
Ships detained in May 2024
#1 KIRAN EUROPE
The Turkey (white list) flagged vessel was found with thirty-three deficiencies with six grounds for detention on 05 May 2024 at London. This vessel was released 11 May 2024.
#2 BREMEN
The Cyprus (white list) flagged vessel was found with seventeen deficiencies with four grounds for detention on 09 May 2024 at Silloth. This vessel was released 12 May 2024.
#3 SANDNES
The Antigua and Barbuda (white list) flagged vessel was found with twenty-three deficiencies with five grounds for detention on 15 May 2024 at London. This vessel was released 19 May 2024.
#4 MIDNIGHT GLORY
The Marshall Islands (white list) flagged vessel was found nine deficiencies with four grounds for detention on 29 May 2024 at Milford Haven. This vessel was still under detention 31 May 2024.
