Foreign flagged ships detained in the UK during November 2023 under Paris MOU.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that three foreign flagged ship remained under detention in UK ports at the end of November after failing Paris MOU Port State Control (PSC) inspection.
During November, there were six 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 NOVEMBER 2023
Vessel Name: CORNELIA
GT: 16807
IMO: 9216597
Flag: Liberia (white list)
Company: Armador Gemi Isletmeciligi
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: 05 November 2023 at Hunterston
Summary: twenty-four deficiencies with five grounds for detention
| Defective item | Nature of defect | Ground for Detention |
| 07105 –Fire doors/ openings in fire-resisting divisions | Not as required | Yes |
| 07125 – Evaluation of crew performance (fire drills) | Lack of training | Yes |
| 07115 –Fire-dampers | Not as required | Yes |
| 18302 –Sanitary Facilities | Not as required | Yes |
| 18324 –Cold room, cold room cleanliness, cold room temperature | Not as required | Yes |
This vessel was released on 14 November 2023
Vessel Name: RMS RATINGEN
GT: 1898
IMO: 9249831
Flag: Liberia (white list)
Company: Bulkers Marine Ltd
Classification society: RINA Services S.p.A.
Recognised organisation: RINA Services S.p.A.
Recognised organisation for ISM Doc: N/A (Issued by Flag)
Recognised organisation for ISM SMC: RINA Services S.p.A.
Date and place of detention: 10 November 2023 at New Holland
Summary: twenty-eight deficiencies with two grounds for detention
| Defective item | Nature of defect | Ground for Detention |
| 07125– Evaluation of crew performance (fire drills) | Lack of familiarity | Yes |
| 15150– ISM | Not as required | Yes |
This vessel was released on 24 November 2023
Vessel Name: AMBER TRADER
GT: 3954
IMO: 9180853
Flag: Antigua and Barbuda (white list)
Company: Amberseas Maritime Management
Classification society: RINA Services S.p.A.
Recognised organisation: RINA Services S.p.A.
Recognised organisation for ISM Doc: RINA Services S.p.A
Recognised organisation for ISM SMC: RINA Services S.p.A
Date and place of detention: 11 November 2023 at London
Summary: twenty- two deficiencies with five grounds for detention
| Defective item | Nature of defect | Ground for Detention |
| 10135–Monitoring of voyage or passage plan | Not as required | Yes |
| 10111– Charts | Not updated | Yes |
| 11124 –Embarkation arrangement survival craft | Not properly maintained | Yes |
| 07125 –Evaluation of crew performance (fire drills) | Lack of familiarity | Yes |
| 15150–ISM | Not as required | Yes |
This vessel was released on 16 November 2023
Vessel Name: SAADET C
GT: 14244
IMO: 9549267
Flag: Panama (grey list)
Company: Canbaz Denizcilik ve Nakliyat
Classification society: RINA Services S.p.A.
Recognised organisation: RINA Services S.p.A.
Recognised organisation for ISM Doc: RINA Services S.p.A
Recognised organisation for ISM SMC: RINA Services S.p.A
Date and place of detention: 13 November 2023 at Immingham
Summary: forty-four deficiencies with eight grounds for detention
| Defective item | Nature of defect | Ground for Detention |
| 07105–Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions | Not as required | Yes |
| 07103– Division- decks, bulkheads and penetrations | Not as required | Yes |
| 07106–Fire detection and alarm system | Not as required | Yes |
| 07109–Fixed fire extinguishing installation | Not as required | Yes |
| 07125– Evaluation of crew performance (fire drills) | Lack of familiarity | Yes |
| 07110–Fire fighting equipment and appliances | Inoperative | Yes |
| 07113– Fire pumps and its pipes | Insufficient pressure | Yes |
| 15150–ISM | Not as required | Yes |
This vessel was still detained 30 November 2023
Vessel Name: HOEGH TRANSPORTER
GT: 57757
IMO: 9176395
Flag: Norway (white list)
Company: Hoegh Autoliners Management AS
Classification society: DNV AS
Recognised organisation: DNV AS and Lloyds Register
Recognised organisation for ISM Doc: DNV AS
Recognised organisation for ISM SMC: DNV AS
Date and place of detention: 15 November 2023 at Southampton
Summary: three deficiencies with two grounds for detention
| Defective item | Nature of defect | Ground for Detention |
| 11124 – Embarkation arrangement survival craft | Not properly maintained | Yes |
| 15150–ISM | Not as required | Yes |
This vessel was released on 18 November 2023
Vessel Name: WIND S
GT: 6601
IMO: 9630016
Flag: Panama (grey list)
Company: Oras Denizcilik ve Ticaret Ltd
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: 23 November 2023 at Belfast
Summary: fifteen deficiencies with three grounds for detention
| Defective item | Nature of defect | Ground for Detention |
| 07106–Fire detection and alarm system | Inoperative | Yes |
| 11104 – Rescue boats | Inoperative | Yes |
| 03108 – Ventilators, air pipes, casings | Not as required | Yes |
This inspection was suspended
This vessel was released on 29 November 2023
DETENTIONS CARRIED OVER FROM PREVIOUS MONTHS
Vessel Name: RO QUEEN
GT: 13038
IMO: 9104263
Flag: Malta (white list)
Company: Levant Ship Management Limited
Classification society: Nippon Kaiji Kyokai
Recognised organisation: Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, Bureau Veritas
Recognised organisation for ISM Doc: Bureau Veritas
Recognised organisation for ISM SMC: Bureau Veritas
Date and place of detention: 11 October 2023 at Avonmouth
Summary: fifty deficiencies with ten grounds for detention
| Defective item | Nature of defect | Ground for Detention |
| 13101 –Propulsion main engine | Not as required | Yes |
| 02112 – Hull - corrosion | Not as required | Yes |
| 01315 – Oil record book | Not as required | Yes |
| 07125 – Evaluation of crew performance (fire drills) | Lack of training | Yes |
| 07111 – Personal equipment for fire safety | Not as required | Yes |
| 10103 – Radar | Inoperative | Yes |
| 10112 – Electronic charts (ECDIS) | Not updated | Yes |
| 07113 – Fire pumps and its pipes | Insufficient pressure | Yes |
| 07105 – Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions | Not as required | Yes |
| 15150 – ISM | Not as required | Yes |
This vessel was released on 7 November 2023
Vessel Name: ABANOZ
GT: 3999
IMO: 9121857
Flag: Panama (grey list)
Company: Lider Ship Management Co Ltd
Classification society: Polski Rejestr Statkow (Polish Register of Shipping)
Recognised organisation: Isthmus Bureau of Shipping, S.A
Recognised organisation for ISM Doc: Isthmus Bureau of Shipping, S.A
Recognised organisation for ISM SMC: Isthmus Bureau of Shipping, S.A
Date and place of detention: 28 October 2023 at Southampton
Summary: twenty-two deficiencies with seven grounds for detention
| Defective item | Nature of defect | Ground for Detention |
| 03103 –Railing, gangway, walkway and means for safe passage | Not as required | Yes |
| 07108– Ready availability of fire fighting equipment | Inoperative | Yes |
| 07123– Operation of Fire protection systems | Lack of familiarity | Yes |
| 10101 –Pilot ladders and hoist/pilot transfer arrangement | Damaged | Yes |
| 18313–Cleanliness | Not hygienic | Yes |
| 18408–Electrical | Unsafe | Yes |
| 15150–ISM | Not as required | Yes |
This vessel was released 02 November 2023
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 30 November 2023
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 30 November 2023
For further information please contact
Maritime and Coastguard Agency Inspection Ops, on:
Email: HQ_InspectionOps@mcga.gov.uk
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