Press release

Foreign flagged ships detained in the UK during June 2024 under Paris MOU

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that four foreign flagged ship remained under detention in UK ports at the end of June after failing Paris MOU Port State Control (PSC) inspection.

During June, there were ten new detentions of a foreign flagged vessel in a UK port.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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 JUNE 2024

Vessel Name: DESPINA K

GT: 20846

IMO: 9559690

Flag:  Liberia (white list)

Company: Mariners Shipping Agency SA

Classification society: Nippon Kaiji Kyokai

Recognised organisation: Nippon Kaiji Kyokai

Recognised organisation for ISM Doc: N/A (Issued by Flag)

Recognised organisation for ISM SMC : N/A (Issued by Flag)

Date and place of detention: 07 June 2024 at Newport (Gwent)

Summary: eighteen deficiencies with four grounds for detention

Defective item Nature of defect Ground for Detention
07106–Fire detection and alarm system Not as required Yes
14107–Oil disch. Monitoring and control system- Not as required Yes
07125–Evaluation of crew performance (fire drills) Lack of familiarity Yes
15150–ISM Not as required Yes

This vessel was released 19 June 2024

Vessel Name: ARAGONBORG

GT: 11885

IMO: 9466312

Flag:  Netherlands (white list)

Company: Wagenborg Shipping BV

Classification society: Lloyd’s Register

Recognised organisation:  Lloyd’s Register

Recognised organisation for ISM Doc: Lloyd’s Register

Recognised organisation for ISM SMC: Lloyd’s Register

Date and place of detention: 09 June 2024 at London

Summary: seventeen deficiencies with three grounds for detention

Defective item Nature of defect Ground for Detention
04114–Emergency source of power - Emergency generator Not as required Yes
11101–Lifeboats Not ready for use Yes
15150–ISM Not as required Yes

This vessel was released 14 June 2024

Vessel Name: HG PERTH 

GT: 18722

IMO: 9497505

Flag:  Liberia (white list)

Company: Shanghai Zhengdong Shipping Co

Classification society: Bureau Veritas

Recognised organisation: China Classification Society and Bureau Veritas

Recognised organisation for ISM Doc: China Classification Society

Recognised organisation for ISM SMC: Bureau Veritas

Date and place of detention: 11 June 2024 at Newport (Gwent)

Summary: fifty deficiencies with nine grounds for detention

Defective item Nature of defect Ground for Detention
18306–Sleeping room, additional spaces Not as required Yes
07105–Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions - Not as required Yes
03108–Ventilators, air pipes, casings Not as required Yes
14811–Ballast Water Management System Malfunctioning Yes
11118–Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition Not as required Yes
11112–Launching arrangements for survival craft Not as required Yes
04109–Fire drills Lack of control Yes
15150–ISM Not as required Yes
07111–Personal equipment for fire safety Not as required Yes

This inspection was suspended

This vessel was still under detention 30 June 2024

Vessel Name: BBG MASTER

GT: 36332

IMO: 9721982

Flag:  Liberia (white list)

Company: Shanghai Oceanfrate Ship Mgmt

Classification society: China Classification Society

Recognised organisation:  China Classification Society and Bureau Veritas

Recognised organisation for ISM Doc: Bureau Veritas

Recognised organisation for ISM SMC: China Classification Society

Date and place of detention: 13 June 2024 at Immingham  

Summary: sixteen deficiencies with one ground for detention

Defective item Nature of defect Ground for Detention
15150–ISM Not as required Yes

This vessel was released 16 June 2024

Vessel Name: CEG COSMOS

GT: 1139

IMO: 8303173

Flag: Latvia (grey list)

Company: Fehn Ship Management

Classification society: DNV AS

Recognised organisation:  DNV AS and Lloyd’s Register

Recognised organisation for ISM Doc: Lloyd’s Register

Recognised organisation for ISM SMC: N/A (Issued by Flag)

Date and place of detention: 14 June 2024 at Ayr

Summary: nine deficiencies with two grounds for detention

Defective item Nature of defect Ground for Detention
02106–Hull damage impairing seaworthiness Not as required Yes
15150–ISM Not as required Yes

This vessel was released to a repair port 19 June 2024

Vessel Name: SIGMA PIONEER

GT: 20924

IMO: 9543249

Flag: Marshall Islands (white list)

Company: Sigma Shipping Ltd-MAI

Classification society: Bureau Veritas

Recognised organisation:  American Bureau of Shipping and Bureau Veritas

Recognised organisation for ISM Doc: Bureau Veritas

Recognised organisation for ISM SMC: Bureau Veritas

Date and place of detention: 17 June 2024 at Liverpool

Summary: twenty-three deficiencies with one ground for detention

Defective item Nature of defect Ground for Detention
07125–Evaluation of crew performance (fire drills) Lack of familiarity Yes

This vessel was released 30 June 2024

Vessel Name: JASMINE

GT: 2971

IMO: 9413341

Flag: Antigua and Barbuda (white list)

Company: Hmar Denizcilik Nakliyat TIC

Classification society: DNV AS

Recognised organisation:  DNV AS and Croatian Register of Shipping

Recognised organisation for ISM Doc: Croatian Register of Shipping

Recognised organisation for ISM SMC: DNV AS

Date and place of detention: 18 June 2024 at Plymouth

Summary: seventeen deficiencies with one ground for detention

Defective item Nature of defect Ground for Detention
15150–ISM Not as required Yes

This vessel was released 24 June 2024

Vessel Name: GIORGOS B

GT: 22402

IMO: 9459383

Flag: Marshall Islands (white list)

Company: AB Maritime Inc

Classification society: Bureau Veritas

Recognised organisation:  Bureau Veritas

Recognised organisation for ISM Doc: Bureau Veritas

Recognised organisation for ISM SMC: Bureau Veritas

Date and place of detention: 21 June 2024 at Immingham

Summary: fourteen deficiencies with two grounds for detention

Defective item Nature of defect Ground for Detention
04102–Emergency fire pump and its pipes Insufficient pressure Yes
15150–ISM Not as required Yes

This vessel was released 24 June 2024

Vessel Name: BALTIC EXPRESS

GT: 1978

IMO: 9243851

Flag: Saint Kitts and Nevis (grey list)

Company: Klip Marine Shipmanagement Ltd

Classification society: Lloyds Register

Recognised organisation:  Bureau Veritas, Lloyd’s Register and RINA Services S.p.A

Recognised organisation for ISM Doc: Bureau Veritas

Recognised organisation for ISM SMC: RINA Services S.p.A

Date and place of detention: 24 June 2024 at Wisbech

Summary: twelve deficiencies with four grounds for detention

Defective item Nature of defect Ground for Detention
10116–Nautical publications Missing Yes
10133–Bridge operation Lack of familiarity Yes
11110–Stowage and provision of liferafts) Inoperative Yes
15150–ISM Not as required Yes

This vessel was released 30 June 2024

Vessel Name: BALTIC ARROW

GT: 1978

IMO: 9243863

Flag: Saint Kitts and Nevis (grey list)

Company: Klip Marine Shipmanagement Ltd

Classification society: Lloyd’s Register

Recognised organisation:  Bureau Veritas, Lloyd’s Register and RINA Services S.p.A

Recognised organisation for ISM Doc: Bureau Veritas

Recognised organisation for ISM SMC: RINA Services S.p.A

Date and place of detention: 26 June 2024 at Wisbech

Summary: thirty deficiencies with seven grounds for detention

Defective item Nature of defect Ground for Detention
10111–Charts Not updated Yes
10136–Establishment of working language onboard Not known Yes
11122–Radio life-saving appliances Improperly used Yes
11124–Embarkation arrangement survival craft Not properly maintained Yes
11129–Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances Not properly maintained Yes
14108–15 PPM Alarm arrangmts Not as required Yes
15150–ISM Not as required Yes

This vessel was still under detention 30 June 2024

 DETENTIONS CARRIED OVER FROM PREVIOUS MONTHS

Vessel Name: MIDNIGHT GLORY

GT: 29649

IMO: 9877808

Flag:  Marshall Islands (white list)

Company: V Ships Norway AS

Classification society: Korean Register

Recognised organisation:  Korean Register and Lloyd’s Register

Recognised organisation for ISM Doc: Lloyds Register

Recognised organisation for ISM SMC: Korean Register

Date and place of detention: 29 May 2024 at Milford Haven

Summary: nine deficiencies with four grounds for detention

Defective item Nature of defect Ground for Detention
11101–Lifeboats Missing Yes
11112–Launching arrangements for survival craft Not as required Yes
11112–Launching arrangements for survival craft Not as required Yes
15150–ISM Not as required Yes

This vessel was released 05 June 2024

Vessel Name: SHEARWATER

GT: 342

IMO:  6822216

Flag:   Comoros (Black list)

Company:   No ISM Company as under 500GT

Classification society:  N/A

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 under detention 30 June 2024

  Vessel Name: TECOIL POLARIS  (Now known as Arves Oil)

GT: 1814

IMO No: 8883290

Flag: Russian Federation (Grey list) at the time of detention

Company:  Tecoil Shipping Ltd

Classification society: Russian Maritime Register of Shipping

Recognised organisation: Russian Maritime Register of Shipping

Recognised organisation for ISM DOC: Russian Maritime Register of Shipping

Recognised organisation for ISM SMC: Russian Maritime Register of Shipping

Date and place of detention: 6th June 2018 at Immingham

Summary: Twenty-seven deficiencies with six grounds for detentions

Defective item Nature of defect Ground for Detention
10104–Gyro compass Inoperative 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 under detention 30 June 2024

For further information please contact

Maritime and Coastguard Agency Inspection Ops, on:

Email: HQ_InspectionOps@mcga.gov.uk

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Published 15 July 2024