15 FOREIGN SHIPS UNDER DETENTION IN OCTOBER
The Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that 15 foreign flagged ships were under detention in UK ports during October 2008 after failing Port State Control (PSC) inspection.
Latest monthly figures show that there were 11 new detentions of foreign flagged ships in UK ports during October 2008 and 4 vessels under detention from previous months. The overall rate of detentions compared with inspections carried out over the last twelve months was 4.27% this is slightly up from Septembers twelve month rate.
During the month of October 175 Port State Control inspections were carried out in the UK. A total of 44 vessels had no deficiencies raised against them, 94 had between one and five deficiencies, 22 had between six and ten deficiencies 14 had between eleven and twenty deficiencies and there was 1 vessel inspected that had more than twenty deficiencies.
Out of the detained vessels, 11 were registered with a flag states listed on the Paris MOU white list, none were registered with flag states on the grey list, 1 was registered with a flag state on the black list and 3 were registered with unlisted flag states.
Vessels detained in October included:
A 16,166 GT Bulk Carrier was detained in Immingham because the engine room was very oily which posed a major fire risk and the GMDSS equipment was not working off the GMDSS Batteries.. In addition the boat and fire drills were below standard with poor communication and familiarisation.
The number and nature of the defects identified on board indicated a major failure of the vessels’ Safety Management System (SMS).
A 15,834 GT Refrigerated Cargo vessel was detained in Dover because the engine room door was corroded and holed and the engine room bulkhead had been penetrated by a power supply cable for the provision crane and the insulation to the cable damaged, creating a fire risk. There were damaged and broken tiles in the ships sanitary facilities i.e. in the toilets, sculleries and some crew shower facilities. Because of the number and nature of deficiencies a major non conformity was identified in respect of the Ship Management System (SMS)
In response to one of the recommendations of Lord Donaldson's 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 ship’s name, the flag state and the ship’s International Maritime Organization (IMO) number which is unchanging throughout the ship’s life and uniquely identifies it.
Company
The company shown in the vessel’s 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.
SHIPS DETAINED IN OCTOBER 2008
Date & Place of Detention:03/10/2008 Southampton
Vessel Name:SCHELDEGRACHT (General Cargo)
GT:16,639
IMO No:9202510
Flag:Netherlands
Company:Spliethoffs Bevracting Skanto BV
Classification Society:Lloyds Register (LR)
Recognised Organisation:Lloyds Register (LR)
Recognised Organisation for ISM: Lloyds Register (LR)
Summary:4 deficiencies (1) - grounds for detention
This vessel was detained in Southampton for 3 days because the deck cargo outside the wheelhouse forward of the beam, caused a “blind sector” and obstructed the view of the sea surface from the conning positions. Other deficiencies identified included the magnetic compass was not as required and the noise level in the observation point was excessive.
The vessel was released from detention on 5/10/2008.
Date & Place of Detention:7/10/2008 Hartlepool
Vessel Name:INVESTIGATOR (Off Shore Service Vessel)
GT:1,115
IMO No:8020795
Flag:Vanuatu
Company:Chapman International Services Ltd
Classification Society:DNVC (Det Norske Veritas)
Recognised Organisation:DNVC (Det Norske Veritas)
Recognised Organisation for ISM: DNVC (Det Norske Veritas)
Summary:8 deficiencies (2) - grounds for detention
The vessel was detained in Hartlepool for 5 days because the embarkation ladders for the liferafts were not long enough and the port side amidships air pipe was holed.
In addition the connecting bolts to the international shore connection were missing and the seal perished; the forward port escape hatch was not opening and chief officers’ GMDSS CEC had expired. The deficiencies showed failure of the SMS system in emergency preparedness.
The vessel was released from detention on 11/10/2008.
Date & Place of Detention:08/10/2008 Immingham
Vessel Name:VITOSHA (Bulk Carrier)
GT:16,166
IMO No:7615995
Flag:Mongolia
Company:Navigation Maritime Bulgare
Classification Society:BKR (Bulgarski Koraben Registar)
Recognised Organisation:BKR (Bulgarski Koraben Registar)
Summary:33 deficiencies (5) - grounds for detention
The vessel was detained in Immingham for 3 days because the engine room was very oily and posed a major fire risk, the GMDSS equipment was not working off the GMDSS batteries, also the engine room skylights and the funnel casing were holed; the fire and boat drills were inadequate and not up to standard because of poor communication and a lack of familiarisation. Other deficiencies identified included, MF/HF radio was working at reduced power and the VHF hand held radio, lithium seals were broken (probably had been used). In addition the emergency light for the main radio console was missing and the Inmarsat C antenna cabling needed securing.
The number of deficiencies identified indicated a major break down of the SMS system on board
The vessel was released from detention on 13/10/2008.
Date & Place of Detention:14/10/2008 Tees Dock
Vessel Name:SPAR OPAL (Bulk Carrier)
GT:16,861
IMO No:8319392
Flag:Norway
Company:Fleet Management Ltd HK
Classification Society:DNVC (Det Norske Veritas)
Recognised Organisation:DNVC (Det Norske Veritas)
Recognised Organisation for ISM: DNVC (Det Norske Veritas)
Summary:15 deficiencies (3) - grounds for detention
The vessel was detained in Tees Dock for 4 days because the lifeboat engine was not working as required and the fire main was holed and fire hydrants leaking. The maintenance of the ship and equipment was not accurate, records showed that the maintenance had been satisfactory on 10/10/2008 and no defect reports had been submitted. Other deficiencies included; the work shop crane was in a dangerous condition; the steering gear was in continuous alarm and there were excessive oil leaks on the cylinder rams.
The vessel was released from detention on 17/10/2008.
Date & Place of Detention:15/10/2008 Aberdeen
Vessel Name:NORMAND VESTER (PSV)
GT:306
IMO No:9166546
Flag:Norway
Company:Solstad Shipping
Classification Society:DNVC (Det Norske Veritas)
Recognised Organisation:DNVC (Det Norske Veritas)
Recognised Organisation for ISM: DNVC (Det Norske Veritas)
Summary:16 deficiencies (4) – grounds for detention
The vessel was detained in Aberdeen for 2 days because the Cargo Ship Safety Construction and the Cargo Safety Equipment Certificates had expired. In addition the Company had failed to maintain the validity of the certification which was not according to section 3 of the ISM code. The passage plans had not been completed and there was also no record of passage planning. Other deficiencies included; the list of lights was not up to date, the radio light was inoperative; the weekly tests for the MF radio installation had not been logged; the HF telex exemption had expired and the annual test certificate for the Emergency Positioning Radio Beacon (EPIRB) was missing.
The vessel was released from detention on 16/10/2008.
Date & Place of Detention:15/10/2008 Blyth
Vessel Name:VEGA SACHSEN (Container)
GT:9,957
IMO No:9403449
Flag:Liberia
Company:Vega Rederei Frieidrich Dauber Gmbh
Classification Society:Germanischer Lloyd (GL)
Recognised Organisations:Germanischer Lloyd (GL)
Recognised Organisation for ISM: Bureau Veritas (BV)
Summary:11 deficiencies (1) grounds for detention
This vessel was detained in Blyth for 2 days because the quick closing valves were inoperable. Other deficiencies identified included, there was no gangway or accommodation ladder rigged; the stairwell fire doors on the poop deck and No 1 deck were not closing or latching properly and the funnel fire flaps took 20 minutes to close.
The vessel was released from detention on 16/10/2008.
Date & Place of Detention:16/10/2008 Hythe Southampton
Vessel Name:ULUS BREEZE (General Cargo)
GT:2,604
IMO No:9327188
Flag:Russia
Company:Albros - Don Shipping
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)
Summary:16 deficiencies (3) - grounds for detention
The vessel was detained in Hythe Southampton for 4 days because evidence showed that passage planning was not being completed neither were the pre arrival procedures being followed in accordance with the Safety Management System (SMS). In addition the crew were unable to show that they were familiar with the bridge and navigation equipment including performance monitoring. The equipment manuals were in English but the working language of the ship was Russian. Other deficiencies identified included; several doors were found to be not as required, the workshop grinder had missing guards and there was no eye protection or safety signage available. The number and nature of the defects identified on board indicated a major failure of the vessels’ Safety Management System (SMS).
The vessel was released from detention on 19/10/2008.
Date & Place of Detention:17/10/2008 Aberdeen
Vessel Name:REM MERMAID (PSV)
GT:3,131
IMO No:9418705
Flag:Norway
Company:Rem Maritime
Classification Society:DNVC (Det Norske Veritas)
Recognised Organisation:DNVC (Det Norske Veritas)
Recognised Organisation for ISM: DNVC (Det Norske Veritas)
Summary:4 deficiencies (2) - grounds for detention
The vessel was detained in Aberdeen for 1 day because the safety construction and safety equipment certificates had expired. In addition there was no deck watch and the life raft arrangements were not as required.
The vessel was released from detention on 17/10/2008
Date & Place of Detention:20/10/2008 Liverpool
Vessel Name:BANOWATI (Bulk Carrier)
GT:35119
IMO No:8105624
Flag:Indonesia
Company:PT Arpeni Pratama Ocean Line TBK
Classification Society:ABS (American Bureau Shipping)
Recognised Organisation:BKI PT Biro Klasifikasi Indonesia
Recognised Organisation for ISM: BKI PT Biro Klasifikasi Indonesia
Summary:8 deficiencies (1) - grounds for detention
The vessel was detained in Liverpool for 1 day because the crew were unable to carry out satisfactory fire and boat drills as per the ISM Code. Other deficiencies identified included, the fire fighting team BA sets were not functioning correctly; the meat and fish room doors were not closing properly and there was no security check carried out at the ship entrance.
The vessel was released from detention on 21/10/2008.
Date & Place of Detention:2210/2008 Shoreham by Sea
Vessel Name:SARAH (General Cargo)
GT:2,390
IMO No:7036606
Flag:Norway
Company:The Jacobsen Management As
Classification Society:Germanischer Lloyd (GL)
Recognised Organisation:Germanischer Lloyd (GL)
& Det Norske Veritas (DNV)
Recognised Organisation for ISM: Det Norske Veritas (DNV)
Summary:17 deficiencies (1) grounds for detention
The vessel was detained in Shoreham by Sea for 3 days because the charts were not up to date, new editions were not on board and corrections were not being carried out; this is against ISM code section 7 and identified as a major non conformity. Other deficiencies included; the stability information was not available; there was no gangway watch and no Id check or entry into the visitors’ log. The escape doors were only able to be opened from one side; the pilot ladder, ladder spacers were broken and the tonnage certificate was not complete.
The vessel was released from detention on 24/10/2008.
Date & Place of Detention:23/10/2008 Dover
Vessel Name:ALICANTE CARRIER (Refrigerated Cargo)
GT:15,834
IMO No:7707889
Flag:Bahamas
Company:Norbulk Shipping
Classification Society:Lloyds (LR)
Recognised Organisation:Det Norske Veritas (DNV)
Recognised Organisation for ISM:
Summary:18 deficiencies (4) grounds for detention
The vessel was detained in Dover for 2 days because the power cables were penetrating the engine casing causing this to be not gas tight. In addition the watertight door between the engine room and shaft tunnel was not closing, and the HP fuel lines needed repairing/replacing. Other deficiencies identified included; the engine ventilator fan belt guards needed refitting and the main air compressor mountings needed repairing to class requirements. A major non conformity was identified in relation to the maintenance of the ship and equipment.
The vessel was released on 24/10/2008
DETENTIONS CARRIED OVER FROM PREVIOUS MONTHS
Date & Place of detention:23/07/2007 - Falmouth
Vessel Name:OCEAN ALERT (Other)
GT:1,455
IMO No:7006780
Flag:Panama
Company:Marr Vessel Management.
Classification Society:Lloyds Register (LR)
Recognised Organisation: Lloyds Register (LR)
Summary:6 deficiencies (all detainable).
The vessel was detained in Falmouth for 460 days for failure to comply with the International Safety Management Code, with no safety management system on board or planned maintenance undertaken. The ship was released on 24/10/2008
Date & Place of detention:20/09/2007 - Lowestoft
Vessel Name:ST PIRAN (Other Cargo)
GT:306
IMO No:5085407
Flag:Sierra Leone
Company:Charter Shipping Inc
Classification Society:Phoenix Register of Shipping (PRS)
Summary:18 deficiencies in total, (6 detainable).
The vessel was detained with a significant amount of oil leaking from the silencer drain soaking the exhaust manifold lagging of the main engine, causing an imminent fire hazard. There was no effective fire pump available due to the breakdown of the main engine, and the alternative submersible electric pump was not effective. Also the Aldis signalling lamp was out of order, the VHF radio installation had an incorrect MMSI number and the radio battery charger arrangement and power distribution was incorrect. Other deficiencies included: some inoperative navigation lights as well as improperly maintained emergency batteries and portable fire extinguishers. The ship was still detained at 31/10/2008
Date & Place of Detention:12/09/2008 Hull
Vessel Name:MARA A (Bulk Carrier)
GT:22,352
IMO No:7625043
Flag:Portugal
Company:Compajie Arm Nora Naviera
Classification Society:Lloyds Register (LR)
Recognised Organisation:Lloyds Register (LR)
Recognised Organisation for ISM: Lloyds Register (LR)
Summary:45 deficiencies (4) - grounds for detention
The vessel was detained for 21 days in Northfleet because the Engine Room bulkhead was holed by the crane power supply cable and the cable insulation damaged posing a fire risk, in addition the engine room door was corroded and holed. Other deficiencies included leaks on the forward hydraulics, and the steering flat had many loose items. It was also noted that the purifier room had the following deficiencies oil in the bilge; insulation missing; insulation - oil soaked and under plates very oily.
A major non conformity was identified due to the number and nature of the deficiencies which were not according to SMS.
The vessel was released on 02/10/2008
Date & Place of Detention:18/09/2008 Blyth
Vessel Name:TRIDENS 1 (Special Purpose Ship)
GT:934
IMO No:6812833
Flag:Netherlands
Company:Chase Seismic Survey BV
Classification Society:Bureaus Veritas (BV)
Recognised Organisation:Bureaus Veritas (BV)
Recognised Organisation for ISM: Bureaus Veritas (BV)
Summary:20 deficiencies (4) grounds for detention
The vessel was detained in Blyth for 19 days because the engine room fire dampers were corroded through and the abandon ship and fire drills were unsatisfactory also a defect raised during a port state control inspection of 5/03/2008 regarding labelling in the engine room needing to be in a language understood by the engineers, had not been addressed.
Other deficiencies included identity check of Port State Control Officers was not checked before they accessed restricted areas i.e. the bridge, there were hydraulic oil leaks around the steering gear which needed investigating and the fire detector head in the engine room workshop was covered. In addition there was a large bubble in the magnetic compass and the passage planning check list was not according to SMS. A major non conformity was raised because maintenance procedures had failed to ensure compliance with Solas requirements.
The vessel was released on 3/10/2008