The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that five foreign flagged ship remained under detention in UK ports at the end of December after failing Paris MOU Port State Control (PSC) inspection.
During December, there were three new detentions of a foreign flagged vessel in a UK port. Mechanical Tee
In response to one of the recommendations of Lord Donaldson’s inquiry into the prevention of pollution from merchant shipping, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) publishes details of the foreign flagged vessels detained in UK ports under the Paris MOU regime each month.
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 with a high risk rating and poor detention records to be targeted for future 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.
Notes on the list of detentions:
Full details of the ship: The accompanying detention list shows ship’s International Maritime Organisation (IMO) number which does not change throughout the ship’s life and uniquely identifies it. It also shows the ship’s name and flag state at the time of its inspection.
Company: The company shown in the vessel’s Safety Management Certificate (SMC) or if there is no SMC, then the party otherwise believed to be responsible for the operation of the ship at the time of inspection.
Classification society: The list shows the classification society responsible for classification of the ship only.
Recognised organisation: Responsible for conducting the statutory surveys and issuing statutory certificates on behalf of the flag state.
White (WL), grey (GL) and black lists (BL) are issued by the Paris MoU on 01 July each year and shows the performance of the flag State.
Deficiencies: The deficiencies listed are those marked as Grounds for Detention. Further details of other deficiencies can be provided on request.
SHIPS DETAINED IN DECEMBER 2022 Vessel Name: OCMIS GAR GT: 4150
Classification society: International Register of Shipping
Recognised organisation: International Register of Shipping
Recognised organisation for ISM Doc: International Register of Shipping
Recognised organisation for ISM SMC: N/A (Issued by Flag)
Date and place of detention: 02 December 2022 at Plymouth.
Summary: twenty-two deficiencies with four grounds for detention
Defective item Nature of defect Ground for Detention 07105 – Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions) Inoperative Yes 04114- Cleanliness of engine room Not as required Yes 10111- Charts Not updated Yes 15150 – ISM Not as required Yes This vessel was still detained 31 December 2022.
Vessel Name: PELAGIA KYST GT: 498
Recognised organisation: DNV AS and Bureau Veritas
Recognised organisation for ISM Doc: DNV AS
Recognised organisation for ISM SMC: N/A Under 500GT
Date and place of detention: 27 December 2022 at Boston
Summary: Nineteen deficiencies with six grounds for detention
Defective item Nature of defect Ground for Detention 10105 – Magnetic Compass Not as required Yes 07115 – Fire-dampers Inoperative Yes 18420- Cleanliness of Engine Room Not as required Yes 18420- Certificate for personnel on tankers Missing Yes 07110 – Fire fighting equipment and appliances Not as required Yes 01315- Oil Record Book Entries Missing Yes This inspection was suspended
This vessel was released on 30 December 2022.
Vessel Name: JAKOB SELMER GT: 23432
Flag: Marshall Islands (white list)
Company: Oskar Wehr KG GmbH & Co
Recognised organisation for ISM Doc: DNV AS
Recognised organisation for ISM SMC: DNV AS
Date and place of detention: 28 December 2022 at London
Summary: twenty-one deficiencies with four grounds for detention
Defective item Nature of defect Ground for Detention 07114- Remote Means of control (opening, pumps, ventilation, etc) Machinery spaces Inoperative Yes 07125-Evaluation of crew performance (fire drills) Lack of familiarity Yes 05118-Operation of GMDSS equipment Lack of familiarity Yes 15150 – ISM – Not as required Yes This vessel was still detained 31 December 2022.
DETENTIONS CARRIED OVER FROM PREVIOUS MONTHS Vessel Name: OCEAN GLORY GT: 21185
Classification society: Nippon Kaiji Kyokai
Recognized organization: Nippon Kaiji Kyokai
Recognized organization for ISM Doc: Nippon Kaiji Kyokai
Recognized organization for ISM SMC: Nippon Kaiji Kyokai
Date and place of detention: 02 November 2022 at Londonderry.
Summary: sixteen deficiencies with four grounds for detention
Defective item Nature of defect Ground for Detention 03110)- Manholes/flush scuttles Not as required Yes 02105 – Steering gear – Not as required Yes 13102- Auxiliary engine – Not as required Yes 15150 – ISM Not as required Yes This vessel was released 05 December 2022.
Vessel Name: VIVA UNITY GT: 27011
Company: Unity Navigation Denizcilik AS
Classification society: Nippon Kaiji Kyokai
Recognized organization: Nippon Kaiji Kyokai
Recognized organization for ISM Doc: Nippon Kaiji Kyokai
Recognized organization for ISM SMC: Nippon Kaiji Kyokai
Date and place of detention: 28 November 2022 at Belfast.
Summary: Nineteen deficiencies with five grounds for detention
Defective item Nature of defect Ground for Detention 01218 – Medical certificate Expired Yes 18313 – Cleanliness Not hygienic Yes 18324- Cold room, cold room cleanliness, cold room temperature Overheated Yes 07105-Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions Not as required Yes 03108 -Ventilators, air pipes, casings Not as required Yes This vessel was released 02 December 2022.
Company: HLSC PANAMA S.A.
Classification society: Panama Shipping Registrar Inc.
Recognised organisation: Panama Shipping Registrar Inc.
Recognised organisation for ISM Doc: Panama Shipping Registrar Inc.
Recognised organisation for ISM SMC: Panama Shipping Registrar Inc.
Date and place of detention: 13 November 2022 at Belfast.
Summary: Thirteen deficiencies with two grounds for detention
Defective item Nature of defect Ground for Detention 01199- Other (certificates) Other Yes 02106- Hull Damage impairing seaworthiness Cracked Yes This vessel was released on 08 December 2022.
Vessel Name: SKY RANGER GT: 2260
Classification society: Lloyd’s Register
Recognised organisation: Phoenix Register of Shipping, Lloyd’s Register
Recognised organisation for ISM Doc: Phoenix Register of Shipping
Recognised organisation for ISM SMC: Phoenix Register of Shipping
Date and place of detention: 28 November 2022 at New Holland.
Summary: Twenty-one deficiencies with six grounds for detention
Defective item Nature of defect Ground for Detention 07115- Fire-dampers Not as required Yes 07110- Fire fighting equipment and appliances Not properly maintained Yes 07113- Fire pumps and its pipes Insufficient pressure Yes 02103- Stability/strength/loading information and instruments Not as required Yes 01201- Certificates for master and officers Missing Yes 15150- ISM Not as required Yes This vessel was released on 7 December 2022.
Company: No ISM Company as under 500GT
Recognised organisation: International Register of Shipping
Recognised organisation for ISM Doc: N/A Under 500GT
Recognised organisation for ISM SMC: N/A Under 500GT
Date and place of detention: 30th June 2022 at Leith
Summary: Seven deficiencies with four grounds for detention
Defective item Nature of defect Ground for Detention 07109- Fixed fire extinguishing installation Not as required Yes 07113- Fire pumps and its pipes Inoperative Yes 07113- Fire pumps and its pipes Inoperative Yes 11104- Rescue boats – Insufficient Yes This vessel was still detained on 31 December 2022.
Recognised organisation for ISM Doc: DNV AS
Recognised organisation for ISM SMC: DNV AS
Date and place of detention: 19th July 2018 at Hull
Summary: Ten deficiencies with two grounds for detention
Defective item Nature of defect Ground for Detention 02106 – Hull damage impairing seaworthiness Holed Yes 07113 – Fire pumps Insufficient Pressure Yes This vessel was still detained on 31 December 2022.
Vessel Name: TECOIL POLARIS GT: 1814
Flag: Russian Federation (Grey list) at the time of detention
Recognised organisation for ISM DOC: RMRS
Recognised organisation for ISM SMC: RMRS
Date and place of detention: 6th June 2018 at Immingham
Summary: Twenty-seven deficiencies with six grounds for detentions
Fire Hose Coupling Types Defective item Nature of defect Ground for Detention 10105 – Magnetic compass Inoperative Yes 10104 – Gyro compass Inoperative Yes 11129 – Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances Not as required Yes 10127 – Voyage or passage plan Not as required Yes 15150 – ISM Not as required Yes 11104 – Rescue boats Not properly maintained Yes 11101 – Lifeboats Not ready for use Yes 01117 – International Oil Pollution Prevention (IOPP) Invalid Yes This vessel was still detained on 31 December 2023. Source: UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency