Foreign flagged ships detained in the UK during December 2022 under Paris MOU
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
IMO: 9141625
Flag: Palau (grey list)
Company: Ocmis Shipmanagement Ltd
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
IMO: 9846483
Flag: Norway (white list)
Company: Hordafor AS
Classification society: Bureau Veritas
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
IMO: 9474228
Flag: Marshall Islands (white list)
Company: Oskar Wehr KG GmbH & Co
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: 28 December 2022 at London
Summary: twenty-one deficiencies with four grounds for detention
| Defective item | Nature of defect | Ground for Detention |
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| 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
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 four grounds for detention
| Defective item | Nature of defect | Ground for Detention |
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| 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
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 released 02 December 2022.
This inspection was suspended
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 |
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| 01199- Other (certificates) | Other | Yes |
| 02106- Hull Damage impairing seaworthiness | Cracked | Yes |
This vessel was released on 08 December 2022.
This inspection was suspended
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 |
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| 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.
This inspection was suspended
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 |
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| 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.
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 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 |
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| 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
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 |
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| 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.
For further information please contact
Maritime and Coastguard Agency Inspection Ops, on:
Email: HQ_InspectionOps@mcga.gov.uk
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