Foreign flagged ships detained in the UK during December 2018
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that Four foreign flagged ships remained under detention in UK ports during December 2018 after failing Port State Control (PSC) inspection.
During December, there were four new detentions of foreign flagged vessels 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, and in compliance with the EU Directive on Port State Control (2009/16/EC as amended), the Maritime and Coastguard agency (MCA) publishes details of the foreign flagged vessels detained in UK ports 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, a deficiency may be raised. If any of their deficiencies are so serious they have to be rectified before departure, then the ship will be detained.
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All deficiencies should be rectified before departure.
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When applicable, the list includes those passenger craft prevented from operating under the provisions of the EU Directive on Mandatory Surveys for the safe operation of regular Ro-Ro ferry and high speed passenger craft services (1999/35/EU).
Notes on the list of detentions
- Full details of the ship. The accompanying detention list shows ship’s International Maritime Organization (IMO) number which is unchanging 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 safety of the ship at the time of inspection.
- Classification Society. The list shows the Classification Society responsible for classing 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 flag State.
SHIPS DETAINED IN DECEMBER 2018
Vessel Name: KUZMA MININ
GT: 16257
IMO: 7721263
Flag: Russian Federation (Grey list)
Company: Murmansk Shipping Co
Classification Society: RMRS
Recognised Organisation: RMRS
Recognised Organisation for ISM Doc: RMRS
Recognised Organisation for ISM SMC: RMRS
Date and Place of Detention: 18th December 2018 in Falmouth
Summary: Thirteen deficiencies with six grounds for detention
| Defective item | Nature of defect | Ground for Detention |
| 18401 – Medical equipment, medical chest, medical guide | Expired | No |
| 11108 – Inflatable liferafts | Expired | No |
| 01220 – Seafarers’ employment agreement (SEA) | Expired | Yes |
| 18314 – Provisions quantity | Insufficient | Yes |
| 11128 – Line – throwing appliance | Expired | No |
| 11101 – Lifeboats | Damaged | No |
| 01139 – Maritime Labour Certificate | Expired | Yes |
| 02202 – Cargo ship safety equipment (Including exemption) | Survey put of window | Yes |
| 10104 – Gyro compass | Inoperative | Yes |
| 07115 – Fire - Dampers | Not as required | No |
| 11117 – Lifebuoys incl. provisions and disposition | Not as required | No |
| 01104 – Cargo ship safety radio 9 (including exemption) | Survey out of window | Yes |
| 04103 - Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches | Not properly maintained | No |
This vessel was still detained on 31st December 2018
Vessel Name: DARINA
GT: 3170
IMO: 9194062
Flag: Russian Federation (Grey list)
Company: Transflot Ltd
Classification Society: BV
Recognised Organisation: BV
Recognised Organisation for ISM Doc: RMRS
Recognised Organisation for ISM SMC: RMRS
Date and Place of Detention: 14th December 2018 at Newport
Summary: Six deficiencies with Six grounds for detention
| Defective item | Nature of defect | Ground for Detention |
| 07111 – Personal equipment for fire safety | Not properly maintained | Yes |
| 15150 - ISM | Not as required | Yes |
| 11131 – Onboard training and instructions | Lack of training | Yes |
| 05116 – Operations/maintenance | Not as required | Yes |
| 10114 – Voyage data recorder (VDR) / Simplified voyage data recorder (5-VDR) | Not as required | Yes |
| 05115 – Radio log (diary) | Not as required | Yes |
This vessel was released on 20th December 2018
Vessel Name: TRACER
GT: 6714
IMO: 9204702
Flag: Netherlands (White list)
Company: Spliethoff’s Bevrachtings BV
Classification Society: BV
Recognised Organisation: BV
Recognised Organisation for ISM Doc: LR
Recognised Organisation for ISM SMC: LR
Date and Place of Detention: 12th December 2018 at Tyne
Summary: Twelve deficiencies with threee grounds for detention
| Defective item | Nature of defect | Ground for Detention |
| 10101 – Pilot ladders and hoist/pilot transfer arrangements | Unsafe | No |
| 07105 – Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions | Not as required | Yes |
| 07105 – Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions | Not as required | Yes |
| 11117 – Lifebuoys incl. provisions and disposition | Not as required | No |
| 02106 – Hull damage impairing seaworthiness | Holed | No |
| 15150 – ISM | Not as required | Yes |
| 03104 – Cargo & other hatchways | Damaged | No |
| 09233 – Guards – fencing around dangerous machinery parts | Not as required | No |
| 07120 – Means of escape | Blocked | No |
| 10109 – Lights, shapes, sound - signals | Missing | No |
| 99101 – Other safety in general | Other | No |
| 03108 – Ventilators, air pipes, casings | Corroded | No |
This vessel was released on 20th December 2018
Vessel Name: VIKINGFJORD
GT: 6714
IMO: 7382627
Flag: Norway (White list)
Company: Myklebusthaug Management AS
Classification Society: N/A
Recognised Organisation: BV
Recognised Organisation for ISM Doc: Flag
Recognised Organisation for ISM SMC: Flag
Date and Place of Detention: 12th December 2018 at Grimsby
Summary: Eight deficiencies with three grounds for detention
| Defective item | Nature of defect | Ground for Detention |
| 01220 – Seafarers’ employment agreement (SEA) | Not as required | No |
| 10109 – Lights, shapes, sound – signals | Missing | No |
| 05105 – MF/HF Radio installation | Inoperative | Yes |
| 15150 – ISM | Not as required | Yes |
| 03102 – Freeboard marks | Not as required | No |
| 01201 – Certificate for master and officers | Expired | Yes |
| 09232 – Cleanliness of engine room | Insufficient | No |
| 01209 – Manning specified by the minimum safe manning doc | Not as required | No |
This vessel was released on 15th December 2018
DETENTIONS CARRIED OVER FROM PREVIOUS MONTHS
Vessel Name: FREZYA S
GT: 11743
IMO: 9353022
Flag: Panama (White list)
Company: Oras Denizcilik ve Ticaret Ltd
Classification Society: BV
Recognised Organisation: BV
Recognised Organisation for ISM Doc: N/A
Recognised Organisation for ISM SMC: N/A
Date and Place of Detention: 19th November 2018 at Southampton
Summary: Seventeen deficiencies with six grounds for detention
| Defective item | Nature of defect | Ground for Detention |
| 18313 – Cleanliness | Dirty | Yes |
| 07116 – Ventilation | Not as required | No |
| 18314 – Provisions quantity | Insufficient | Yes |
| 07199 – Other (fire safety) | Other | No |
| 02105 – Steering gear | Inoperative | No |
| 13103 – Gauges, thermometers, etc | Not as required | No |
| 15150 – ISM | Not as required | No |
| 10111 – Charts | Missing | No |
| 01324 – Material Safety Data sheets (MSDS) | Missing | No |
| 18318 – Food temperature | Not as required | Yes |
| 18424 – Steam pipes, pressure pipes, wires (insulation) | Not as required | Yes |
| 08199 – Other (alarms) | Other | No |
| 18408 – Electrical | Unsafe | Yes |
| 18499 – Other (Health protection, medical care) | Other | No |
| 10116 – Nautical publications | Missing | No |
| 03106 – Windows, sidescuttles and deadlights | Not as required | No |
| 01140 – Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance (Part I and II) | Missing | Yes |
This vessel was still detained on 31st December 2018
Vessel Name: POSEIDON
GT: 1412
IMO: 7363217
Flag: Iceland (White list)
Company: Neptune EHF
Classification Society: NA
Recognised Organisation: NA
Recognised Organisation for ISM Doc: DNV-GL
Recognised Organisation for ISM SMC: DNV-GL
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 |
| 01199 – Other certificates | Other | No |
| 01218 - Medical | Incorrect language | No |
| 02106 – Hull damage impairing seaworthiness | Holed | Yes |
| 07113 – Fire Pumps | Insufficient Pressure | Yes |
| 07103 – Divisions – Decks, bulkheads and penetrations | Not as required | No |
| 12107 – Ballast, fuel and other tanks | Not as required | No |
| 07105 – Fire doors/openings in fire resisting divisions | Not as required | No |
| 01101 – Cargo Ship Safety Equipment (including exemption) | Missing | No |
| 01102 – Cargo Ship Safety Construction (including exemption) | Missing | No |
| 01104 – Cargo Ship Safety Radio (including exemption) | Missing | No |
This vessel was still detained on 31st December 2018
Vessel Name: TECOIL POLARIS
GT: 1814
IMO No: 8883290
Flag: Russian Federation (Grey list)
Company: Tecoil Shipping Ltd
Classification Society: RMRS
Recognised Organisation: RMRS
Recognised Organisation for ISM DOC: RMRS
Recognised Organisation for ISM SMC: RMRS
Date and Place of Detention: 6th June 2018 at Immingham
Summary: Twenty-Seven deficiencies with eight grounds for detentions
| Defective item | Nature of defect | Ground for Detention |
| 01123 – Continuous synopsis record | Entries missing | No |
| 01218 – Medical certificate | Missing | No |
| 01320 – Garbage record book | Incorrect | No |
| 01308 – Record of seafarers’ daily hours of work or rest | False | No |
| 04110 – Abandon ship drill | Insufficient frequency | No |
| 10105 - Magnetic compass | Inoperative | Yes |
| 10128 – Navigation bridge visibility | Not as required | No |
| 10104 - Gyro compass | Inoperative | Yes |
| 11122 - Radio life-saving appliances | Inoperative | No |
| 11129 – Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances | Not as required | Yes |
| 04109 - Fire drills | Lack of communication | No |
| 10127 – Voyage or passage plan | Not as required | Yes |
| 10123 - International code of signals - SOLAS | Missing | No |
| 15150 – ISM | Not as required | Yes |
| 05110 – Facilities for reception of marine safety inform. | Not as required | No |
| 05199 - Other (radiocommunication) | Other | No |
| 11104 - Rescue boats | Not properly maintained | Yes |
| 11101 – Lifeboats | Not ready for use | Yes |
| 10101 – Pilot ladder and hoist/pilot transfer arrangements | Unsafe | No |
| 06105 – Atmosphere testing instrument | Not properly maintained | No |
| 07105 - Fire doors/openings in fire resisting divisions | Not as required | No |
| 01117 – International Oil Pollution Prevention (IOPP) | Invalid | Yes |
| 14604 – Bunker delivery note | Not as required | No |
| 01315 – Oil record book | Not properly filled | No |
| 02105 - Steering gear | Not properly maintained | No |
| 02108 – Electrical installations in general | Not properly maintained | No |
| 11134 – Operations of life saving appliances | Lack of familiarity | No |
This vessel was still detained on 31st December 2018
Vessel Name: CIEN PORCIENTO (General Cargo)
GT: 106.
IMO No: 8944446.
Flag: Unregistered.
Company: Open Window Inc.
Classification Society: Unclassed.
Recognised Organisation: Not applicable.
Recognised Organisation for ISM DOC: Not applicable.
Recognised Organisation for ISM SMC: Not applicable
Date and Place of detention: 4 March 2010, Lowestoft
Summary: Thirty deficiencies including seven grounds for detention
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