ZGORZELEC (built by Ferguson's in 1980) was one of a number of ships detained at Hull (Photo: George Robinson)

Eleven foreign flagged vessels detained in September
MCA releases details of ships that fell foul of PSC...

The Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced recently that 11 foreign flagged ships were under detention in UK ports during September 2008 after failing Port State Control (PSC) inspection.

Latest monthly figures show that there were 8 new detentions of foreign flagged ships in UK ports during September 2008 and 3 vessels under detention from previous months. The overall rate of detentions compared with inspections carried out over the last twelve months was 4.4% this is unchanged from Augusts twelve month rate.


During the month of September 164 Port State Control inspections were carried out in the UK. A total of 44 vessels had no deficiencies raised against them,79 had between one and five deficiencies, 23 had between six and ten deficiencies 13 had between eleven and twenty deficiencies and there were 5 vessels inspected that had more than twenty deficiencies.

Out of the detained vessels, 5 were registered with a flag states listed on the Paris MOU white list, 1 was registered with a flag state on the grey list, 4 were registered with a flag states on the black list and 1 was registered with an unlisted flag state.


Vessels detained in September included:


A 1,853 GT Other Cargo Vessel was detained in Erith Kent because the rescue boat engine could not be started and the portside hydrostatic releases had expired. The chief mate was unable to locate the Maritime Mobile Services Identity (MMSI) for MRSC Thames therefore the VHF DSC was not tested.
The number and nature of the defects identified on board indicated a major failure of the vessels Safety Management System (SMS).


A 22,352 GT Bulk Carrier was detained in Northfleet because the engine room door was corroded and holed and the engine room bulkhead had been penetrated by a power supply cable for the provision crane and the insulation to the cable damaged creating a fire risk. There were damaged and broken tiles in the ships sanitary facilities i.e. in the toilets, sculleries and some crew shower facilities. Because of the number and nature of deficiencies a major non conformity was identified in respect of the Ship Management System (SMS)


SHIPS DETAINED IN SEPTEMBER 2008

Date & Place of Detention: 04/09/2008 Port of Tyne
Vessel Name: HOEGH TRINITY (Ro-Ro Cargo)
GT: 45,365
IMO No: 8015051
Flag: Norway
Company: Hoegh Fleet Services
Classification Society: Det Norske Veritas (DNV)
Recognised Organisation: Det Norske Veritas (DNV)
Recognised Organisation for ISM: Det Norske Veritas (DNV)
Summary: 10 deficiencies (1) - grounds for detention

This vessel was detained in the Port of Tyne for 3 days because the emergency fire pump could not pump water, other deficiencies included the aft mooring deck hatch was missing 3 securing devices, there was a large bubble in the steering gear magnetic compass and the port lifeboat fire extinguisher was not secured as the bracket was broken. In addition not all of the crew had met the requirement for the minimum hours of rest; the door frame from the engine room to steering gear was not secured because 50% of the bolts were missing.
The vessel was released on 06/09/2008

Date & Place of Detention: 05/09/2008 Hull
Vessel Name: ZGORZELEC (Bulk Carrier)
GT: 3,127
IMO No: 7725518
Flag: St Kitts & Nevis
Company: Quantoum Maritime Ltd
Classification Society: Polski Rejestr Statkon (PRS)
Recognised Organisation: Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK)
Recognised Organisation for ISM: Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK)
Summary: 25 deficiencies (4) - grounds for detention

The vessel was detained in King George Dock Hull for 15 days because the ship was not manned in accordance with the minimum safe manning document - the second engineer was not qualified in accordance with STCW regulations and the vessel lacked an A/b deck rating. Also there were no valid CECs or dispensation from the Flag state on board the vessel. In addition the engine room was very oily and presented a major fire risk in the machinery spaces. Other deficiencies identified included the main steam boiler stop valve extended spindle was disconnected in the machinery space, the main air compressor was defective and there was no means of testing fire detection system. The number of Solas related deficiencies indicated a major breakdown of the ISM SMS on board.
The vessel was released on 19/09/2008


Date & Place of Detention: 05/09/2008 Kings Lynn
Vessel Name: DANA 1 (General Cargo)
GT: 1,494
IMO No: 7310973
Flag: Belize
Company: J-S Co
Classification Society: Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RMRS)
Recognised Organisation: Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RMRS)

Recognised Organisation for ISM: Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RMRS)
Summary: 8 deficiencies (2) - grounds for detention

The vessel was detained in Kings Lynn for 2 days because the not under command signal light arrangement was inoperative as the electrical arrangements were not appropriate. The port steering gear unit was also inoperative due to a suspected electrical problem. Other deficiencies identified included: the engine room portable fire extinguisher was not properly secured as the fixture was damaged, the accommodation blower flaps in front of the galley door were seized, and the fan could not be started for the galley exhaust over the cooker. Also noted the bow thruster had been out of order since Aug 2008. The vessel which had been previously detained during 2002 was released from the current detention on 06/09/2008.


Date & Place of Detention: 12/09/2008 Hull
Vessel Name: BLUE PRINCESS (Bulk Carrier)
GT: 24,632
IMO No: 8311077
Flag: Liberia
Company: Fidelity Shipping & Trading Inc
Classification Society: American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)
Recognised Organisation: American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)
Recognised Organisation for ISM: Lloyds Register (LR)
Summary: 15 deficiencies (2) - grounds for detention

The vessel was detained in Middlesbrough for 6 days because the emergency generator bulkhead on main deck aft was corroded through and the engine room hatch aft funnel was corroded through in several places and repaired with tape. Other deficiencies identified include equipment records not properly completed, both VHF DSCs are showing incorrect time and date, the SCBA has air leak through the low level alarm and not all the lights were operational in the forecastle. In addition numerous air pipes on the main deck did not have securing bolts and several fire doors did not close and latch properly. A major non conformity was identified in respect to the maintenance of the ship and equipment especially in relation to the ready availability of the lifejackets 4 of which were condemned.
The vessel was released on 15/09/2008

Date & Place of Detention: 12/09/2008 Hull
Vessel Name: MARA A (Bulk Carrier)
GT: 22,352
IMO No: 7625043
Flag: Portugal
Company: Compajie Arm Nora Naviera
Classification Society: Lloyds Register (LR)
Recognised Organisation: Lloyds Register (LR)
Recognised Organisation for ISM: Lloyds Register (LR)

Summary: 45 deficiencies (4) - grounds for detention

The vessel was detained in Northfleet because the Engine Room bulkhead was holed by the crane power supply cable and the cable insulation damaged posing a fire risk, in addition the engine room door was corroded and holed. Other deficiencies included the foscle grinding wheel was damaged; leaks on the forward hydraulics, and the steering flat had many loose items. It was also noted that the purifier room had the following deficiencies oil in the bilge; insulation missing; insulation - oil soaked and under plates very oily.
A major non conformity was identified due to the number and nature of the deficiencies which were not according to SMS.
The vessel was still detained on 30/09/2008

Date & Place of Detention: 16/09/2008 Erith
Vessel Name: YEYA 1 (Other Cargo)
GT: 1,853
IMO No: 8700022
Flag: Belize
Company: Yeya Shipping Ltd
Classification Society: Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RMRS)
Recognised Organisation: Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RMRS)
Recognised Organisation for ISM: Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RMRS)
Summary: 44 deficiencies (4) – grounds for detention
The vessel was detained in Erith for 15 days because the rescue boat engine could not be started and the portside hydrostatic release had expired. In addition the international code of signals on board was not up to date; the old version was still on board. Other deficiencies identified included: there was no safe means of access or security check, the passage plan was not berth to berth and the records of rest had not been kept. In addition the chief mate was unable to locate the maritime mobile services identity number MMSI for MRSC Thames for the test of the V HF DSC, the ILO signs were missing from the workshop and the grinding wheel needed dressing.
A major non conformity was identified due to the number and nature of the deficiencies which were not according to SMS.
The vessel was released on 30/09/2008

Date & Place of Detention: 18/09/2008 Blyth
Vessel Name: TRIDENS 1 (Special Purpose Ship)
GT: 934
IMO No: 6812833
Flag: Netherlands
Company: Chase Seismic Survey BV
Classification Society: Bureaus Veritas (BV)
Recognised Organisation: Bureaus Veritas (BV)
Recognised Organisation for ISM: Bureaus Veritas (BV)
Summary: 20 deficiencies (4) grounds for detention

The vessel was detained in Blyth because the engine room fire dampers were corroded through and the abandon ship and fire drills were unsatisfactory. Also a defect raised during a port state control inspection of 5/03/2008 regarding labelling in the engine room needing to be in a language understood by the engineers , had not been addressed.
Other deficiencies included: identity check of Port State Control Officers was not checked before they accessed restricted areas i.e. the bridge, there were hydraulic oil leaks around the steering gear which needed investigating and the fire detector head in the engine room workshop was covered. In addition there was a large bubble in the magnetic compass and the passage planning check list was not according to SMS. A major non conformity was raised because maintenance procedures had failed to ensure compliance with Solas requirements.
The vessel was still detained on 30/09/2008




Date & Place of Detention: 23/09/2008 Immingham
Vessel Name: FULL RICH (Bulk Carrier)
GT: 24,055
IMO No: 9074066
Flag: Hong Kong
Company: Cosco (HK) Shipping Co Ltd
Classification Society: Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK)
Recognised Organisations: Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) China Classification Society (CCS)
Recognised Organisation for ISM: China Classification Society (CCS)
Summary: 11 deficiencies (2) grounds for detention

This vessel was detained in Immingham for 2 days because the emergency fire pump was inoperative as it was unable to draw water and provide a jet as required also the fire drill was poor and showed lack of training. Other deficiencies included -master and company failed to report to UK Port State Control that the vessel was due for a mandatory expanded inspection, the Navtex antenna securing strap was broken and the radio telex answer back not programmed in the system.
The vessel was released on 24/09/2008


DETENTIONS CARRIED OVER FROM PREVIOUS MONTHS


Date & Place of Detention: 29/08/2008 Belfast
Vessel Name: GOKHAN KIRAN (Bulk Carrier)
GT: 22,466
IMO No: 7433696
Flag: Turkey
Company: Pasifik Shipping
Classification Society: Bureau Veritas (BV)
Recognised Organisation: Bureau Veritas (BV)
Recognised Organisation for ISM: Bureau Veritas (BV)
Summary: 41 deficiencies (11) - grounds for detention


This vessel was detained in Belfast for 7 days because the gyro and magnetic compasses were defective, and there was no means of taking a bearing. The gyro compass was unreadable, and the compass fluid in the magnetic compass was almost empty. The high pressure jacketed piping system on the main engine fuel pipe sheathing was missing on one cylinder and loose on another. The oil leakage detectors on the generators had temporary wiring or were disconnected and the emergency fire pump was inoperative; as the exhaust was not properly maintained. Other deficiencies identified included: the voyage passage plan was not complete: the galley scupper was not hygienic: and the cold room was out of order and dirty.
The vessel was released on 04/09/2008


Date & Place of detention: 23/07/2007 - Falmouth
Vessel Name: OCEAN ALERT (Other)
GT: 1,455
IMO No: 7006780
Flag: Panama
Company: Marr Vessel Management.
Classification Society: Lloyds Register (LR)
Recognised Organisation: Lloyds Register (LR)
Summary: 5 deficiencies (all detainable).

The vessel was detained for failure to comply with the International Safety Management Code, with no safety management system on board or planned maintenance undertaken. The ship was still detained at 30/09/2008


Date & Place of detention: 20/09/2007 - Lowestoft
Vessel Name: ST PIRAN (Other Cargo)
GT: 306
IMO No: 5085407
Flag: Sierra Leone
Company: Charter Shipping Inc
Classification Society: Phoenix Register of Shipping (PRS)
Summary: 18 deficiencies in total, (6 detainable).

The vessel was detained with a significant amount of oil leaking from the silencer drain soaking the exhaust manifold lagging of the main engine, causing an imminent fire hazard. There was no effective fire pump available due to the breakdown of the main engine, and the alternative submersible electric pump was not effective. Also the Aldis signalling lamp was out of order, the VHF radio installation had an incorrect MMSI number and the radio battery charger arrangement and power distribution was incorrect. Other deficiencies included: some inoperative navigation lights as well as improperly maintained emergency batteries and portable fire extinguishers. The ship was still detained at 30/09/2008