During August, there were seven new detentions of a foreign-flagged vessel in a UK port.
- 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.
- 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 ships with a high-risk rating and poor detention records to be targeted for future inspection.
- 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 the 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 is 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 the classification of the ship only.
- Recognized organization:
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 show 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 AUGUST 2023
Vessel Name: MARTENITSA
GT: 1995
IMO: 9138733
Flag: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (grey list)
Company: Glory Deniizcilik Ve Gemi
Classification society: Polski Rejestr Statkow (Polish Register of Shipping)
Recognized organization: International Naval Surveys Bureau
Recognized organization for ISM Doc: International Naval Surveys Bureau
Recognized organization for ISM SMC: N/A (Issued by Flag)
Date and place of detention: 03 August 2023 at Fowey
Summary: twenty-two deficiencies with five grounds for detention
| Defective item | Nature of defect | Ground for Detention |
| 07115-Fire-dampers | Inoperative | Yes |
| 11124-Embarkation arrangement survival craft | Not properly maintained | Yes |
| 07105-Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions | Malfunctioning | Yes |
| 04121-Crew familiarization with Emergency Systems | Not as required | Yes |
| 15150-ISM | Not as required | Yes |
This vessel was released on 10 August 2023
Vessel Name: SEABEE
GT: 35884
IMO: 9698941
Flag: Malta (white list)
Company: Thenamaris Conbulk Inc
Classification society: RINA Services S.p.A.
Recognized organizations: DNV AS, Lloyd’s Register, and RINA Services S.p.A.
Recognized organization for ISM Doc: DNV AS
Recognized organization for ISM SMC: RINA
Date and place of detention: 05 August 2023 at Immingham
Summary: Fifteen deficiencies with one ground for detention
| Defective item | Nature of defect | Ground for Detention |
| 15150-ISM | Not as required | Yes |
This vessel was released on 08 August 2023
Vessel Name: SIDER LONDON
GT: 9177
IMO: 9528706
Flag: Portugal (white list)
Company: Technical Core Management Srl
Classification society: RINA Services S.p.A.
Recognized organization: RINA Services S.p.A.
Recognized organization for ISM Doc: RINA Services S.p.A
Recognized organization for ISM SMC: RINA Services S.p.A
Date and place of detention: 08 August 2023 at Ellesmere Port
Summary: Ten deficiencies with five grounds for detention
| Defective item | Nature of defect | Ground for Detention |
| 02107-Ballast, fuel, and other tanks | Not as required | Yes |
| 14404-Sewage discharge connection | Not as required | Yes |
| 05105-MF/HF Radio installation | Missing equipment | Yes |
| 07115- Fire-dampers | Inoperative | Yes |
| 15150 -ISM | Not as required | Yes |
This vessel was released on 12 August 2023
Vessel Name: ULUSOY 11
GT: 43717
IMO: 9586411
Flag: Turkey (white list)
Company: Ulusoy Denizyollari
Classification society: Lloyd’s Register
Recognized organization: Lloyd’s Register
Recognized organization for ISM Doc: Lloyd’s Register
Recognized organization for ISM SMC: Lloyd’s Register
Date and place of detention: 12 August 2023 at Immingham
Summary: Seventeen deficiencies with two grounds for detention
| Defective item | Nature of defect | Ground for Detention |
| 02114-Bulkhead -corrosion | Holed | Yes |
| 15150 -ISM | Not as required | Yes |
This vessel was released on 15 August 2023
Vessel Name: SEA MAJESTIC
GT: 12560
IMO: 9391153
Flag: Liberia (white list)
Company: Petrochem General Management
Classification Society: Korean Register
Recognized organization: Korean Register and Bureau Veritas
Recognized organization for ISM Doc: Bureau Veritas
Recognized organization for ISM SMC: Korean Register
Date and place of detention: 16 August 2023 at Hull
Summary: twenty-three deficiencies with three grounds for detention
| Defective item | Nature of defect | Ground for Detention |
| 07101-Fire prevention structural integrity | NAR | Yes |
| 07125 -Evaluation of crew performance (fire drills) | Lack of familiarity | Yes |
| 15150 -ISM | Not as required | Yes |
This vessel was released on 20 August 2023
Vessel Name: NEW EXCELLENCE
GT: 43441
IMO: 9502594
Flag: Liberia (white list)
Company: New Shipping Ltd-LIB
Classification society: China Classification Society
Recognized organizations: China Classification Society and American Bureau of Shipping
Recognized organization for ISM Doc: American Bureau of Shipping
Recognized organization for ISM SMC: China Classification Society
Date and place of detention: 22 August 2023 at Immingham
Summary: Fifteen deficiencies with three grounds for detention
| Defective item | Nature of defect | Ground for Detention |
| 07125-Evaluation of crew performance (fire drills) | Lack of training | Yes |
| 11124 -Embarkation arrangement survival craft | Not properly maintained | Yes |
| 15150 -ISM | Not as required | Yes |
This vessel was released on 26 August 2023
Vessel Name: APHRODITE M
GT: 23456
IMO: 9450832
Flag: Marshall Islands (white list)
Company: Empire Bulkers Ltd
Classification society: Lloyd’s Register
Recognized organization: American Bureau of Shipping and Lloyd’s Register
Recognized organization for ISM Doc: American Bureau of Shipping
Recognized organization for ISM SMC: American Bureau of Shipping
Date and place of detention: 24 August 2023 at Immingham
Summary: Eighteen deficiencies with three grounds 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 |
| 11128 -Line-throwing appliance | Inoperative | Yes |
| 15150 -ISM | Not as required | Yes |
This vessel was released on 27 August 2023
DETENTIONS CARRIED OVER FROM PREVIOUS MONTHS
Vessel Name: BESTEKAR
GT: 5232
IMO: 9363508
Flag: Barbados (white list)
Company: Gemiciler Denizcilik Nakliyat
Classification Society: Indian Register of Shipping
Recognized organization: Indian Register of Shipping
Recognized organization for ISM Doc: Indian Register of Shipping
Recognized organization for ISM SMC: Indian Register of Shipping
Date and place of detention: 30 July 2023 at Immingham
Summary: twenty deficiencies with nine grounds for detention
| Defective item | Nature of defect | Ground for Detention |
| 07125-Evaluation of crew performance (fire drills) | Lack of training | Yes |
| 03106-Windows, side scuttles, and deadlights | Not properly maintained | Yes |
| 18408-Electrical | Unsafe | Yes |
| 07105-Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions | Not as required | Yes |
| 04106-Emergency steering position com./compass reading | Inoperative | Yes |
| 03107-Doors | Missing | Yes |
| 07121-Crew alarm | Inadequate | Yes |
| 13106-Insulation wetted through (oil) | insufficient | Yes |
| 04121-Crew familiarization with Emergency Systems | Not as required | Yes |
This vessel was released on 04 August 2023
Vessel Name: BBC DIAMOND
GT: 7223
IMO: 9347827
Flag: Antigua and Barbuda (white list)
Company: Jungerhans Heavy-Lift-Fleet
Classification Society: Nippon Kaiji Kyokai
Recognized organization: Germanischer Lloyd and Nippon Kaiji Kyokai
Recognized organization for ISM Doc: Nippon Kaiji Kyokai
Recognized organization for ISM SMC: Nippon Kaiji Kyokai
Date and place of detention: 26 July 2023 at Hartlepool
Summary: Eighteen deficiencies with one ground for detention
| Defective item | Nature of defect | Ground for Detention |
| 15150-ISM | Not as required | Yes |
This vessel was released on 01 August 2023
Vessel Name: SPIRIT OF FORTITUDE
GT: 199
IMO: P990012
Flag: Malta (white list)
Company: No ISM Company as under 500GT
Classification society: N/A
Recognized organization: N/A
Recognized organization for ISM Doc: N/A Under 500GT
Recognized organization for ISM SMC: N/A Under 500GT
Date and place of detention: 21 June 2023 at Oban
Summary: twenty-five deficiencies with fifteen grounds for detention
| Defective item | Nature of defect | Ground for Detention |
| 01333 – Ship-specific plans for the recovery of persons from the water | Incomplete | Yes |
| 10111 – Charts | Not updated | Yes |
| 10116-Nautical publications | Not updated | Yes |
| 10127 – Voyage or passage plan | Incomplete | Yes |
| 07106-Fire detection and alarm system | Not as required | Yes |
| 01308-Records of seafarers’ daily hours of work or rest | Missing | Yes |
| 01336 – Certificate or documentary evidence of financial security for repatriation | Missing | Yes |
| 01337 -Certificate or documentary evidence of financial security relating to shipowners’ liability | Missing | Yes |
| 01320- Garbage record book | Missing | Yes |
| 01218 – Medical certificate | Expired | Yes |
| 01214 – Endorsement by Flagstate | Missing | Yes |
| 01220 – Seafarers’ employment agreement (SEA) | Missing | Yes |
| 01213 – Evidence of Basic Training | Not as required | Yes |
| 01220- Seafarers’ employment agreement (SEA) | Not as required | Yes |
| 03102 – Freeboard marks | Not properly marked | Yes |
This inspection was suspended
This vessel was released on 01 August 2023
Vessel Name: RED PRINCESS
GT: 496
IMO: 8748828
Flag: Saint Kitts and Nevis (Grey list)
Company: No ISM Company as under 500GT
Classification Society: International Register of Shipping
Recognized organization: International Register of Shipping
Recognized organization for ISM Doc: N/A Under 500GT
Recognized organization for ISM SMC: N/A Under 500GT
Date and place of detention: 11 June 2023 at Ayr
Summary: Fourteen deficiencies with five grounds for detention
| Defective item | Nature of defect | Ground for Detention |
| 01108 – Load Lines (including Exemption) | Expired | Yes |
| 18203 -Wages | Not according to SEA | Yes |
| 01220 – Seafarers’ employment agreement (SEA) | Not as required | Yes |
| 01209-Manning specified by the minimum safe manning doc | Not as required | Yes |
| 03113-Bulwarks and freeing ports | Not properly maintained | Yes |
This vessel was still detained on 31 August 2023
Vessel Name: SHEARWATER
GT: 342
IMO: 6822216
Flag: Comoros (Black list)
Company: No ISM Company as under 500GT
Classification society: N/A
Recognized organization: International Register of Shipping
Recognized organization for ISM Doc: N/A Under 500GT
Recognized organization 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 31 August 2023
Vessel Name: POSEIDON
GT: 1412
IMO: 7363217
Flag: Iceland
Company: Neptune EHF
Classification society: N/A
Recognized organization: N/A
Recognized organization for ISM Doc: Det Norske Veritas
Recognized organization for ISM SMC: N/A (Issued by Flag)
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 31 August 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
Recognized organization: Russian Maritime Register of Shipping
Recognized organization for ISM DOC: Russian Maritime Register of Shipping
Recognized organization 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 detention
| 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 on 31 August 2023.
Sources: THX News & Maritime and Coastguard Agency.
