Maritime Coastguard Agency
During July, there were five 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 2023
Vessel Name: M CONFIDANTE
GT: 24150
IMO: 9471666
Flag: Panama (grey list)
Company: Ningbo Huayang Maritime
Classification society: Lloyds Register
Recognised organisation: Bureau Veritas and Lloyds Register
Recognised organisation for ISM Doc: Bureau Veritas
Recognised organisation for ISM SMC: Lloyds Register
Date and place of detention: 03 July 2023 at Newport (Gwent)
Summary: twenty-seven deficiencies with six grounds for detention
| Defective item | Nature of defect | Ground for Detention |
| 04113-Water level indicator | Not as required | Yes |
| 18316 -Water, pipes, tanks | Not as required | Yes |
| 04110- Abandon ship drills | Insufficient frequency | Yes |
| 15150-ISM | Not as required | Yes |
| 07106-Fire detection and alarm system | Not as required | Yes |
| 04109-Fire drills | Lack of communication | Yes |
This vessel was released 27 July 2023
Vessel Name: RMS RATINGEN
GT: 1898
IMO: 9249831
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: 05 July 2023 at Middlesbrough
Summary: eleven deficiencies with three grounds for detention
| Defective item | Nature of defect | Ground for Detention |
| 15150-ISM | Not as required | Yes |
| 11104- Rescue boats | Not ready for use | Yes |
| 11124-Embarkation arrangement survival craft | Not properly maintained | Yes |
This vessel was released 12 July 2023
Vessel Name: LOYALTY
GT: 18722
IMO: 9497488
Flag: Liberia (white list)
Company: Cosmoship Management SA
Classification society: Bureau Veritas
Recognised organisation: Bureau Veritas and Lloyds Register
Recognised organisation for ISM Doc: Bureau Veritas
Recognised organisation for ISM SMC: N/A (Issued by Flag)
Date and place of detention: 12 July 2023 at Immingham
Summary: eleven deficiencies with one ground for detention
| Defective item | Nature of defect | Ground for Detention |
| 04114-Emergency source of power - Emergency generator | Not as required | Yes |
This vessel was released 14 July 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
Recognised organisation: Germanischer Lloyd and Nippon Kaiji Kyokai
Recognised organisation for ISM Doc: Nippon Kaiji Kyokai
Recognised organisation 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 still detained 31 July 2023
Vessel Name: BESTEKAR
GT: 5232
IMO: 9363508
Flag: Barbados (white list)
Company: Gemiciler Denizcilik Nakliyat
Classification society: Indian Register of Shipping
Recognised organisation: Indian Register of Shipping
Recognised organisation for ISM Doc: Indian Register of Shipping
Recognised organisation 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, sidescuttles 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 still detained 31 July 2023
DETENTIONS CARRIED OVER FROM PREVIOUS MONTHS
Vessel Name: SPIRIT OF FORTITUDE
GT: 199
IMO: P990012
Flag: Malta (white list)
Company: No ISM Company as under 500GT
Classification society: N/A
Recognised organisation: N/A
Recognised organisation for ISM Doc: N/A Under 500GT
Recognised organisation 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