Foreign flagged ships detained in the UK during October 2023 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 October after failing Paris MOU Port State Control (PSC) inspection.
During October, there were four 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 OCTOBER 2023
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 still detained 31 October 2023
Vessel Name: GARNET ACE
GT: 60148
IMO: 9476769
Flag: Panama (grey list)
Company: Excel Marine Co 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: 13 October 2023 at Royal Portbury
Summary: twenty three 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 19 October 2023
Vessel Name: AUTOSUN
GT: 21094.
IMO: 9227053
Flag: Portugal(white list)
Company: UECC Grimsby Ltd
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: 16 October 2023 at Royal Portbury
Summary: twenty-four deficiencies with six grounds for detention
| Defective item | Nature of defect | Ground for Detention |
| 07109–Fixed fire extinguishing installation | Not as required | Yes |
| 07105–Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions | Malfunctioning | Yes |
| 15150–ISM | Not as required | Yes |
| 01113–Minimum Safe Manning Document | Malfunctioning | Yes |
| 08108–UMS -alarms | Inoperative | Yes |
| 04109–Fire drills | Lack of knowledge | Yes |
This vessel was released on 23 October 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 still detained 31 October 2023
DETENTIONS CARRIED OVER FROM PREVIOUS MONTHS
Vessel Name: RMS DUISBURG
GT: 2042
IMO: 9194309
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: 24 September 2023 at Goole
Summary: fifteen deficiencies with six grounds for detention
| Defective item | Nature of defect | Ground for Detention |
| 10117– Echo sounder | Inoperative | Yes |
| 07105– Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions | Not as required | Yes |
| 07101– Fire prevention structural integrity | Not as required | Yes |
| 11101–Lifeboats | Not ready for use | Yes |
| 15150 –ISM | Not as required | Yes |
| 03101–Overloading | Overloaded | Yes |
This inspection was suspended
This vessel was released on 1 October 2023
Vessel Name: EFI THEO
GT: 22137
IMO: 9588419
Flag: Liberia (white list)
Company: Cuma Shipmanagement Ltd
Classification society: Bureau Veritas
Recognised organisation: Nippon Kaiji Kyokai and Bureau Veritas
Recognised organisation for ISM Doc: Nippon Kaiji Kyokai
Recognised organisation for ISM SMC: N/A (Issued by Flag)
Date and place of detention: 25 September 2023 at Royal Portbury
Summary: twenty-five deficiencies with ten grounds for detention
| Defective item | Nature of defect | Ground for Detention |
| 18316–Water, pipes, tanks | Not as required | Yes |
| 07110–Fire fighting equipment and appliances | Not as required | Yes |
| 04109–Fire drills | Lack of control | Yes |
| 10116–Nautical publications | Missing | Yes |
| 07116–-Ventilation | Not as required | Yes |
| 04103–Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches | Inoperative | Yes |
| 07110–Fire fighting equipment and appliances | Inoperative | Yes |
| 07106–Fire detection and alarm system | Not properly maintained | Yes |
| 07105–Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions | Not as required | Yes |
| 18204–Non-payment of wages | Non-payment of wages | Yes |
This vessel was released 02 October 2023
Vessel Name: CS CAPRICE
GT: 19972
IMO: 9406104
Flag: Bahamas (white list)
Company: Campbell Shipping Co Ltd
Classification society: Lloyd’s Register
Recognised organisation: American Bureau of Shipping and Lloyd’s Register
Recognised organisation for ISM Doc: Lloyd’s Register
Recognised organisation for ISM SMC: Lloyd’s Register
Date and place of detention: 26 September 2023 at Avonmouth
Summary: fourteen deficiencies with three grounds for detention
| Defective item | Nature of defect | Ground for Detention |
| 07110–Fire fighting equipment and appliances | Not as required | Yes |
| 15150 –ISM | Not as required | Yes |
| 04109 –Fire drills | Lack of control | Yes |
This vessel was released on 03 October 2023
Vessel Name: AFON WEN
GT: 131
IMO: 9473652
Flag: Cyprus (white list)
Company: No ISM Company reported, as under 500GT
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: 26 September 2023 at Belfast
Summary: five deficiencies with one ground for detention
| Defective item | Nature of defect | Ground for Detention |
| 07114–Remote Means of control (opening, pumps, ventilation, etc.) Machinery spaces | Not as required | Yes |
This vessel was released on 01 October 2023
Vessel Name: GAT FEELING
GT: 23426
IMO: 9467615
Flag: Marshall Islands (white list)
Company: Wallem Shipmanagement Ltd
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 September 2023 at Newport (Gwent)
Summary: nineteen deficiencies with four grounds for detention
| Defective item | Nature of defect | Ground for Detention |
| 07110 –Fire fighting equipment and appliances | Not as required | Yes |
| 04109 –- Fire drills | Lack of control | Yes |
| 07110 – Fire fighting equipment and appliances | Not as required | Yes |
| 15150 –ISM | Not as required | Yes |
This vessel was released on 04 October 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 31 October 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 31 October 2023
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