During January, there were eight new detentions of a foreign-flagged vessel in a UK port.
Summary:
In January 2024, the UK detained eight foreign-flagged vessels under the Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control (Paris MOU), with seven remaining in detention by the end of the month. This action aligns with the recommendations from Lord Donaldson’s inquiry aimed at preventing pollution from merchant shipping.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) conducts these inspections to ensure compliance with international conventions, targeting ships with high-risk ratings and poor detention records for future inspections. Information about inspected ships is stored in the THETIS database.
One highlighted case involved the vessel SHEARWATER, flagged by Comoros, which was detained in Leith on June 30, 2022, due to seven deficiencies, including four grounds for detention related to voyage or passage planning and the International Safety Management (ISM) Code
Full Details:
- 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 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.
- 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.
- Deficiencies: The deficiencies listed are those marked as Grounds for Detention. Further details of other deficiencies can be provided on request.
SHIPS DETAINED IN JANUARY 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-seven 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 still under detention 31 January 2024.
Vessel Name: RIVER OAK
GT: 8530
IMO: 9438157
Flag: Marshall Islands (white list)
Company: Norbulk Shipping UK Ltd
Classification society: American Bureau of Shipping
Recognised organisation: American Bureau of Shipping and Bureau Veritas
Recognised organisation for ISM Doc: Bureau Veritas
Recognised organisation for ISM SMC: American Bureau of Shipping
Date and place of detention: 29 January 2024 at Falmouth
Summary: seventeen deficiencies with five 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 | Not as required | Yes |
| 11101 – Lifeboats | Not ready for use | Yes |
| 10104 – Gyro compass | Inoperative | Yes |
| 15150 – ISM | Not as required | Yes |
This vessel was still under detention 31 January 2024.
Vessel Name: VALERIA
GT: 20954
IMO: 9619892
Flag: Marshall Islands(white list)
Company: Theomar Shipmanagement Corp
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: 28 January 2024 at South Shields
Summary: seventeen deficiencies with three grounds for detention
| Defective item | Nature of defect | Ground for Detention |
| 04114 – Emergency source of power – Emergency generator | Not as required | Yes |
| 11101 – Lifeboats | Inoperative | Yes |
| 15150 – ISM | Not as required | Yes |
This vessel was still under detention 31 January 2024.
Vessel Name: ARCHON GABRIEL
GT: 32987
IMO: 9519298
Flag: Liberia (white list)
Company: Holger Navigation Corp
Classification society: Lloyd’s Register
Recognised organisation: Lloyd’s Register
Recognised organisation for ISM Doc: N/A (Issued by Flag)
Recognised organisation for ISM SMC: Lloyd’s Register
Date and place of detention: 27 January 2024 at Portland
Summary: twenty- two deficiencies with four grounds for detention
| Defective item | Nature of defect | Ground for Detention |
| 10127 – Voyage or passage plan | Missing | Yes |
| 04114 – Emergency source of power – Emergency generator | Inoperative | Yes |
| 07125 – Evaluation of crew performance (fire drills) | Lack of familiarity | Yes |
| 15150 – ISM | Not as required | Yes |
This vessel was still under detention 31 January 2024.
Vessel Name: GREEN ATTITUDE
GT: 63436
IMO: 9808156
Flag: Liberia (white list)
Company: Aegean Shipping Management SA
Classification society: Lloyds Register
Recognised organisation: Lloyds Register
Recognised organisation for ISM Doc: Lloyds Register
Recognised organisation for ISM SMC: Lloyds Register
Date and place of detention: 25 January 2024 at Immingham
Summary: fifteen deficiencies with seven grounds for detention
| Defective item | Nature of defect | Ground for Detention |
| 11128 – Line-throwing appliance | Inoperative | Yes |
| 11124 – Embarkation arrangement survival craft | Not properly maintained | Yes |
| 07105 – Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions | Not as required | Yes |
| 07110 – Fire fighting equipment and appliances | Not properly maintained | Yes |
| 07110 – Fire fighting equipment and appliances | Not as required | Yes |
| 15150 – ISM | Not as required | Yes |
| 07116 – Ventilation | Not as required | Yes |
This vessel was released 27 January 2024.
Vessel Name: CEMSTAR
GT: 2625
IMO: 8903090
Flag: Cyprus (white list)
Company: Brise Bereederungs GmbH & Co
Classification society: DNV AS
Recognised organisation: DNV AS 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: 23 January 2024 at Sheerness
Summary: thirteen deficiencies with four grounds for detention
| Defective item | Nature of defect | Ground for Detention |
| 18420 – Cleanliness of engine room | Not as required | Yes |
| 07105 – Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions | Not as required | Yes |
| 18302 – Sanitary Facilities | Not properly maintained | Yes |
| 15150 – ISM | Not as required | Yes |
This inspection was suspended.
This vessel was released on 30 January 2024.
Vessel Name: AMAPOLA
GT: 22223
IMO: 9588342
Flag: Malta (white list)
Company: Alloceans Shipping Co Ltd
Classification society: American Bureau of Shipping
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: 20 January 2024 at London
Summary: twenty-two deficiencies with three grounds for detention
| Defective item | Nature of defect | Ground for Detention |
| 10133 – Bridge operation | Lack of familiarity | Yes |
| 07125 – Evaluation of crew performance (fire drills) | Lack of familiarity | Yes |
| 15150 – ISM | Not as required | Yes |
This vessel was released on 25 January 2024.
Vessel Name: SWORD LION
GT: 18108
IMO: 9136785
Flag: Turkey (white list)
Company: Sealife Denizcilik Ltd Sti
Classification society: Nippon Kaiji Kyokai
Recognised organisation: Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, Bureau Veritas and Turkish Lloyd
Recognised organisation for ISM Doc: Bureau Veritas
Recognised organisation for ISM SMC: Turkish Lloyd
Date and place of detention: 16 January 2024 at Newport (Gwent)
Summary: twenty 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 |
| 05116 – Operation/maintenance | Not as required | Yes |
| 15150 – ISM | Not as required | Yes |
This vessel was released on 25 January 2024.
DETENTIONS CARRIED OVER FROM PREVIOUS MONTHS
Vessel Name: RIX BALTIC
GT: 2999
IMO: 9250414
Flag: Cyprus (white list)
Company: Rix Ship Management SIA
Classification society: Bureau Veritas
Recognised organisation: Bureau Veritas and RINA Services S.p.A.
Recognised organisation for ISM Doc: RINA Services S.p.A.
Recognised organisation for ISM SMC: Bureau Veritas
Date and place of detention: 27 December 2023 at Avonmouth
Summary: fifty three deficiencies with nine grounds for detention
| Defective item | Nature of defect | Ground for Detention |
| 14107 – Oil disch. Monitoring and control system | Not as required | Yes |
| 07125 – Evaluation of crew performance (fire drills) | Lack of familiarity | Yes |
| 04114 – Emergency source of power – Emergency generator | Not as required | Yes |
| 14108 – 15 PPM Alarm arrangmts | Inoperative | Yes |
| 07105 – Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions | Not as required | Yes |
| 04103 – Emergency, lighting,batteries and switches | Missing | Yes |
| 11131 – On board training and instructions | Not as required | Yes |
| 04121 – Crew familiarization with Emergency Systems | Not as required | Yes |
| 07115 – Fire-dampers | Missing | Yes |
This inspection was suspended.
This vessel was still under detention 31 January 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 January 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 January 2024.
Sources: THX News & Maritime and Coastguard Agency.
