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Foreign flagged ships detained in the UK during November 2022 under Paris MOU.

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

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During November, there were six 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 NOVEMBER 2022

Vessel Name: SKY RANGER

GT: 2260

IMO: 9138769

Flag: Panama (white list)

Company: Feyz Group Inc

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 Not as required Yes
01201- Certificates for master and officers Missing Yes
15150- ISM Not as required Yes

This vessel was still detained on 30 November 2022.

This inspection was suspended

Vessel Name: VIVA UNITY

GT: 27011

IMO: 9227833

Flag: Panama (white list)

Company: Unity Navigation Denizcilik AS

Classification society: Nippon Kaiji Kyokai

Recognised organisation: Nippon Kaiji Kyokai

Recognised organisation for ISM Doc: Nippon Kaiji Kyokai

Recognised organisation 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 still detained on 30 November 2022.

This inspection was suspended

Vessel Name: MYKONOS

GT: 23456

IMO: 9450791

Flag: Marshall Islands (white list)

Company: Interorient Marine Services

Classification society: Lloyd’s Register

Recognised organisation: Lloyd’s Register and Nippon Kaiji Kyokai.

Recognised organisation for ISM Doc: Lloyd’s Register

Recognised organisation for ISM SMC: Lloyd’s Register

Date and place of detention: 22 November 2022 at Avonmouth.

Summary: nine deficiencies with six grounds for detention

Defective item Nature of defect Ground for Detention
07125 - Evaluation of crew performance (fire drills) Lack of familiarity Yes
04114- Emergency source of power – Emergency generator Inoperative Yes
01113-Minimum Safe Manning Document Not as required Yes
01308-Records of seafarers’ daily hours of work or rest Incorrect entries Yes
15150 – ISM – Not as required Yes  
11113-Launching arrangements for rescue boats Not properly maintained Yes

This vessel was released on 28 November 2022.

Vessel Name: HERCA- 1

GT: 3621

IMO: 9148257

Flag: Panama (white list)

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 still detained on 30 November 2022.

This inspection was suspended

Vessel Name: YEOMAN BANK

GT: 24870

IMO: 7422881

Flag: Liberia (white list)

Company: SMT Shipping Poland sp zoo

Classification society: DNV AS

Recognised organisation: DNV AS

Recognised organisation for ISM Doc: DNV AS

Recognised organisation for ISM SMC: DNV AS

Date and place of detention: 07 November 2022 at Southampton.

Summary: eighteen deficiencies with five grounds for detention

Defective item Nature of defect Ground for Detention
14104 - Oil filtering equipment Inoperative Yes
18313 - Cleanliness Dirty Yes
18425 - Access / structural features (ship) Not as required Yes
15150-ISM Not as required Yes
18313-Cleanliness Signs of vermins Yes

This vessel was released on 13 November 2022.

Vessel Name: OCEAN GLORY

GT: 21185

IMO: 9278648

Flag: Cyprus (white list)

Company: Oceanfleet Shipping Ltd

Classification society: Nippon Kaiji Kyokai

Recognised organisation: Nippon Kaiji Kyokai

Recognised organisation for ISM Doc: Nippon Kaiji Kyokai

Recognised organisation for ISM SMC: Nippon Kaiji Kyokai

Date and place of detention: 02 November 2022 at Londonderry.

Summary: sixteen deficiencies with two grounds for detention

Defective item Nature of defect Ground for Detention
03110)- Manholes/flush scuttles Not as required Yes
15150 - ISM Not as required Yes

This vessel was still detained on 30 November 2022.

DETENTIONS CARRIED OVER FROM PREVIOUS MONTHS

Vessel Name: HR PEARL

GT: 4441

IMO: 9589217

Flag:   Antigua and Barbuda (white list)

Company: SeaQuest Shipmanagement doo

Classification society: Nippon Kaiji Kyokai

Recognised organisation: Nippon Kaiji Kyokai and RINA

Recognised organisation for ISM Doc: RINA

Recognised organisation for ISM SMC:   Nippon Kaiji Kyokai

Date and place of detention: 24 October 2022 at Great Yarmouth.

Summary: Fourteen deficiencies with three grounds for detention

Defective item Nature of defect Ground for Detention
014107 - Oil disch. Monitoring and control system Inoperative Yes
07115 - Fire-dampers Inoperative Yes
18302 - Sanitary Facilities Not as required Yes

This vessel was still released 08 November 2022.

This inspection was suspended

Vessel Name: VS LARA

GT: 6717

IMO: 9309148

Flag: Malta (white list)

Company: Hellespont Ship Mgmt GmbH & Co

Classification society: Bureau Veritas

Recognised organisation:   American Bureau of Shipping and Bureau Veritas

Recognised organisation for ISM Doc: American Bureau of Shipping

Recognised organisation for ISM SMC:   American Bureau of Shipping

Date and place of detention: 24 October 2022 at Teesport.

Summary: twenty-eight deficiencies with one grounds for detention.

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

This vessel was released 11 November 2022.

Vessel Name: AMAX AVENUE

GT: 61341

IMO: 9419450

Flag: Marshall Islands (white list)

Company: Genel Denizcilik Nakliyati AS

Classification society: American Bureau of Shipping

Recognised organisation: American Bureau of Shipping

Recognised organisation for ISM Doc:  American Bureau of Shipping

Recognised organisation for ISM SMC:   American Bureau of Shipping

Date and place of detention: 31 October 2022 at Fawley.

Summary: Three deficiencies with one grounds for detention

Defective item Nature of defect Ground for Detention
04109 - Fire drills Lack of training Yes

This vessel was released 02 November 2022.

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 detained on 30 November 2022.

Vessel Name: POSEIDON

GT: 1412

IMO: 7363217

Flag: Iceland

Company: Neptune EHF

Classification society: N/A

Recognised organisation: N/A

Recognised organisation for ISM Doc: DNV

Recognised organisation for ISM SMC: DNV

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 30 November 2022.

Vessel Name: TECOIL POLARIS

GT: 1814

IMO No: 8883290

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

Company: Tecoil Shipping Ltd

Classification society: RMRS

Recognised organisation: RMRS

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

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 30 November 2022

Vessel Name: CIEN PORCIENTO

GT: 106

IMO No: 8944446

Flag: Sweden (White list)

Company: Open Window Inc

Classification society: Unclassed

Recognised organisation: N/A

Recognised organisation for ISM DOC: N/A

Recognised organisation for ISM SMC: N/A

Date and place of detention: 4 March 2010, Lowestoft

Summary: Thirty deficiencies including seven grounds for detention

This vessel was still detained on 30 November 2022.

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Email: HQ_InspectionOps@mcga.gov.uk

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Published 13 December 2022