Maritime Coastguard Agency
During July, 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 Donaldsons 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 ships International Maritime Organisation (IMO) number which does not change throughout the ships life and uniquely identifies it. It also shows the ships name and flag state at the time of its inspection.
- Company:
The company shown in the vessels 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 JULY 2024
Vessel Name: THEMIS
GT: 34378
IMO: 9452543
Flag: Marshall Islands (white list)
Company: Navina Maritime SA
Classification society: American Bureau of Shipping
Recognised organisation: American Bureau of Shipping and Lloyds Register
Recognised organisation for ISM Doc: American Bureau of Shipping
Recognised organisation for ISM SMC: American Bureau of Shipping
Date and place of detention: 17 July 2024 at Immingham
Summary: nineteen deficiencies with two grounds for detention
| Defective item | Nature of defect | Ground for Detention |
| 04102Emergency fire pump and its pipes | Not as required | Yes |
| 15150ISM | Not as required | Yes |
This vessel was released 20 July 2024
Vessel Name: MAIKE D
GT: 6326
IMO: 9226372
Flag: Liberia (white list)
Company: Drevin Bereederungs
Classification society: DNV AS
Recognised organisation: Bureau Veritas and DNV AS
Recognised organisation for ISM Doc: DNV AS
Recognised organisation for ISM SMC: Bureau Veritas
Date and place of detention: 22 July 2024 at Royal Portbury
Summary: twenty six deficiencies with six grounds for detention
| Defective item | Nature of defect | Ground for Detention |
| 02103 Stability/strength/loading information and instruments | Not as required | Yes |
| 04121 Crew familiarization with Emergency Systems | Not as required | Yes |
| 10112 Electronic charts (ECDIS) | Not as required | Yes |
| 10116 Nautical publications | Missing | Yes |
| 15150ISM | Not as required | Yes |
| 18201Fitness for duty - work and rest hours | Not as required | Yes |
This inspection was suspended
This vessel was released 25 July 2024
Vessel Name: SLED
GT: 30971
IMO: 9284805
Flag: Liberia (white list)
Company: Rhine Marine Services Pvt Ltd
Classification society: American Bureau of Shipping
Recognised organisation: American Bureau of Shipping and Indian Register of Shipping
Recognised organisation for ISM Doc: Indian Register of Shipping
Recognised organisation for ISM SMC: American Bureau of Shipping
Date and place of detention: 22 July 2024 at Tranmere
Summary: eighteen deficiencies with thirteen grounds for detention
| Defective item | Nature of defect | Ground for Detention |
| 02101 Closing devices/watertight doors | Not as required | Yes |
| 03103 Railing, gangway, walkway and means for safe passage | Not properly maintained | Yes |
| 03103 Railing, gangway, walkway and means for safe passage | Not properly maintained | Yes |
| 03103 Railing, gangway, walkway and means for safe passage | Not properly maintained | Yes |
| 03108 Ventilators, air pipes, casings | Not properly maintained | Yes |
| 07105 Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions | Not as required | Yes |
| 07109 Fixed fire extinguishing installation | Not as required | Yes |
| 07110 Fire-fighting equipment and appliances | Not properly maintained | Yes |
| 07115 Fire-dampers | Not as required | Yes |
| 14102 Retention of oil on board | Not as required | Yes |
| 14105 Pumping, piping and discharge arrangements | Not as required | Yes |
| 15150ISM | Not as required | Yes |
| 18418 Winches & capstans | Not properly maintained | Yes |
This vessel was still under detention 31 July 2024
Vessel Name: ALONISSOS
GT: 32858
IMO: 9566916
Flag: Malta (white list)
Company: Searobin Ltd
Classification society: China Classification Society
Recognised organisation: China Classification Society and Bureau Veritas
Recognised organisation for ISM Doc: Bureau Veritas
Recognised organisation for ISM SMC: Bureau Veritas
Date and place of detention: 25 July 2024 at Teesport
Summary: twenty-two deficiencies with one ground for detention
| Defective item | Nature of defect | Ground for Detention |
| 15150ISM | Not as required | Yes |
This vessel was released 31 July 2024
DETENTIONS CARRIED OVER FROM PREVIOUS MONTHS
Vessel Name: HG PERTH
GT: 18722
IMO: 9497505
Flag: Liberia (white list)
Company: Shanghai Zhengdong Shipping Co
Classification society: Bureau Veritas
Recognised organisation: China Classification Society and Bureau Veritas
Recognised organisation for ISM Doc: China Classification Society
Recognised organisation for ISM SMC: Bureau Veritas
Date and place of detention: 11 June 2024 at Newport (Gwent)
Summary: fifty-three deficiencies with ten grounds for detention