Foreign flagged ships detained in the UK during March 2024 under Paris MOU
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that two foreign flagged ship remained under detention in UK ports at the end of March after failing Paris MOU Port State Control (PSC) inspection.
During March, 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 MARCH 2024
Vessel Name: SUDE-S
GT: 2802
IMO: 9508378
Flag: Malta (white list)
Company: Miklagard S Gemi Isletmeciligi
Classification society: Nippon Kaiji Kyoka
Recognised organisation: Nippon Kaiji Kyoka
Recognised organisation for ISM Doc: Nippon Kaiji Kyoka
Recognised organisation for ISM SMC: Nippon Kaiji Kyoka
Date and place of detention: 01 March 2024 at Grangemouth
Summary: five deficiencies with two grounds for detention
| Defective item | Nature of defect | Ground for Detention |
| 04114–Emergency source of power - Emergency generator | Inoperative | Yes |
| 07109-Fixed fire extinguishing installation- | Not as required | Yes |
This vessel was released 04 March 2024
Vessel Name: EEMS SERVANT
GT: 2153
IMO: 9559602
Flag: Netherlands (white list)
Company: Eems Werken BV
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: 08 March 2024 at Sharpness
Summary: twenty-two deficiencies with three grounds for detention
| Defective item | Nature of defect | Ground for Detention |
| 07125–Evaluation of crew performance (fire drills) | Lack of familiarity | Yes |
| 04121-Crew familiarization with Emergency Systems- | Not as required | Yes |
| 15150-ISM- | Not as required | Yes |
This vessel was released 21 March 2024
Vessel Name: TRUFFALDINO
GT: 2056
IMO: 9173197
Flag: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (grey list)
Company: BaltNautic Shipmanagment Ltd
Classification society: Bureau Veritas
Recognised organisation: Bureau Veritas
Recognised organisation for ISM Doc: Bureau Veritas
Recognised organisation for ISM SMC: N/A (Issued by Flag)
Date and place of detention: 21 March 2024 at New Holland
Summary: six deficiencies with one ground for detention
| Defective item | Nature of defect | Ground for Detention |
| 07106–Fire detection and alarm system | Inoperative | Yes |
This vessel was released on 28 March 2024
DETENTIONS CARRIED OVER FROM PREVIOUS MONTHS
Vessel Name: GUNDEM AZRA
GT: 2925
IMO: 9352183
Flag: Panama (grey list)
Company: Gundem Denizcilik Ticaret
Classification society: Nippon Kaiji Kyoka
Recognised organisation: National Shipping Adjuster Inc
Recognised organisation for ISM Doc: National Shipping Adjuster Inc
Recognised organisation for ISM SMC: National Shipping Adjuster Inc
Date and place of detention: 13 February 2024 at Newport (Gwent)
Summary: sixty-five deficiencies with thirteen grounds for detention
| Defective item | Nature of defect | Ground for Detention |
| 04108–Muster list | Lack of familiarity | Yes |
| 07115–Fire-dampers | Not as required | Yes |
| 07103–Division - decks, bulkheads and penetrations) | Not as required | Yes |
| 07105– Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions | Not as required | Yes |
| 11122 – Radio life-saving appliances | Batteries expired | Yes |
| 10111–Charts | Not updated | Yes |
| 10105 – Magnetic compass | Not as required | Yes |
| 07123 – Operation of Fire protection systems | Lack of familiarity | Yes |
| 07123 – Operation of Fire protection systems | Lack of familiarity | Yes |
| 11104 – Rescue boats | Inoperative | Yes |
| 04110 – Abandon ship drills | Insufficient frequency | Yes |
| 15150 – ISM | Not as required | Yes |
| 04109 – Fire drills | Lack of control | Yes |
This inspection was suspended
This vessel was released 19 March 2024
Vessel Name: MAGOTHY
GT: 15549
IMO: 9418975
Flag: Liberia (white list)
Company: Arrowstar Trading Petrol Deniz
Classification society: Bureau Veritas
Recognised organisation: DNV AS and Bureau Veritas
Recognised organisation for ISM Doc: Bureau Veritas
Recognised organisation for ISM SMC: N/A (Issued by Flag)
Date and place of detention: 29 January 2024 at Avonmouth
Summary: twenty-nine deficiencies with nine grounds for detention
| Defective item | Nature of defect | Ground for Detention |
| 02105–Steering gear | Not as required | Yes |
| 04114–Emergency source of power - Emergency generator | Not as required | Yes |
| 07125–Evaluation of crew performance (fire drills) | Lack of familiarity | Yes |
| 07105– Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions | Not as required | Yes |
| 18420 – Cleanliness of engine room | Not as required | Yes |
| 11104 – Rescue Boats | Improperly used | Yes |
| 07106 – Fire detection and alarm system | Not as required | Yes |
| 01306 – Shipboard working arrangements | Not posted | Yes |
| 14811 – Ballast Water Management System | Malfunctioning | Yes |
This inspection was suspended
This vessel was released on 14 March 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 detained 31 March 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 detained 31 March 2024
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