Foreign flagged ships detained in the UK during December 2022 under Paris MOU
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that five foreign-flagged vessels were detained in UK ports at the end of December after failing inspection by the Paris MOU Port State Control (PSC).
Three new arrests were made of a foreign-flagged vessel in a UK port in December.
In response to one of the recommendations of Lord Donaldson’s inquiry into preventing pollution from commercial shipping, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) publishes monthly details of foreign-flagged ships being detained in UK ports under the Paris Memorandum of Understanding.
The UK is part of a regional port state control agreement known as the Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control (Paris MOU) and information on all ships inspected is held centrally in an electronic database called THETIS. This allows vessels with a high risk rating and poor detention records to be selected for future inspections.
Inspections of foreign flag ships in UK ports are carried out by inspectors from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency. If a ship is found not to meet applicable convention requirements, deficiencies can be claimed. Depending on the findings of the investigation, the ship may be liable in these cases.
Notes on the List of Arrests:
All details about the ship:
The attached Detention List shows the ship’s International Maritime Organization (IMO) number, which does not change during the life of the ship and uniquely identifies it. It also shows the ship’s name and flag state at the time of its inspection.
Company:
The company specified in the ship’s Safety Management Certificate (SMC) or, if there is no SMC, the party otherwise held responsible for the operation of the ship at the time of the inspection.
Classification society:
The list shows only the classification society responsible for classifying the ship.
Recognized organization:
Responsible for conducting statutory surveys and issuing statutory certificates on behalf of the flag State.
White (WL), Gray (GL) and Black Lists (BL) are issued by the Paris MoU on July 1st each year and show the performance of the flag state.
Defects:
The defects listed are those marked as grounds for detention. Further details on other defects can be provided upon request.
SHIPS DETAINED IN DECEMBER 2022
Vessel name: OCMIS GAR
GT: 4150
IMMO: 9141625
Flag: Palau (grey list)
Company: Ocmis Shipmanagement Ltd
Classification society: International Register of Shipping
Recognized organization: International Register of Shipping
Recognized organization for ISM Doc: International Register of Shipping
Recognized Organization for ISM SMC: N/A (Issued by Flag)
Date and place of detention: 2 December 2022 in Plymouth.
Summary: 22 deficiencies with 4 reasons for detention
Defective item Type of defect Reason for liability
07105 – Fire doors/openings in fire protection areas) Non-functional Yes
04114- Engine room cleanliness Not as required Yes
10111- Charts Not Updated Yes
15150 – ISM Not as required Yes
This ship was still being detained as of December 31, 2022.
Vessel name: PELAGIA KYST
GT: 498
IMO: 9846483
Flag: Norway (white list)
Company: Hordafor AS
Classification society: Bureau Veritas
Recognized organization: DNV AS and Bureau Veritas
Recognized organization for ISM Doc: DNV AS
Recognized Organization for ISM SMC: N/A Under 500GT
Date and place of detention: December 27, 2022 in Boston
Summary: Nineteen deficiencies with six grounds for arrest
Defective item Type of defect Reason for liability
10105 – Magnetic Compass Not as required Yes
07115 – Fire dampers without function Yes
18420- Engine room cleanliness Not as required Yes
18420- Tanker Personnel Certificate Missing Yes
07110 – Fire Extinguishing Equipment and Equipment Not required Yes
01315- Oil logbook entries missing Yes
This control has been suspended
This ship was released on December 30, 2022.
Ship name: JAKOB SELMER
GT: 23432
IMO: 9474228
Flag: Marshall Islands (white list)
Company: Oskar Wehr KG GmbH & Co
Classification society: DNV AS
Recognized organization: DNV AS
Recognized organization for ISM Doc: DNV AS
Recognized organization for ISM SMC: DNV AS
Date and place of detention: December 28, 2022 in London
Summary: Twenty-one deficiencies with four grounds for arrest
Defective item Type of defect Reason for liability
07114- Remote control Means of control (opening, pumping, ventilation, etc.) Engine rooms Out of service Yes
07125-Evaluation of Crew Performance (Fire Drills) Unfamiliarity Yes
05118-Operation of GMDSS Equipment Unfamiliarity Yes
15150 – ISM – Not as required Yes
This ship was still being detained as of December 31, 2022.
LIABILITIES TRANSFERRED FROM PREVIOUS MONTHS
Ship name: OCEAN GLORY
GT: 21185
IMO: 9278648
Flag: Cyprus (white list)
Company: Oceanfleet Shipping Ltd
Classification society: Nippon Kaiji Kyokai
Recognized organization: Nippon Kaiji Kyokai
Recognized organization for ISM Doc: Nippon Kaiji Kyokai
Recognized organization for ISM SMC: Nippon Kaiji Kyokai
Date and place of detention: 2 November 2022 in Londonderry.
Summary: sixteen deficiencies with four reasons for detention
Defective item Type of defect Reason for liability
03110) – manholes/flushing lid Not as required Yes
02105 – steering gear – not as needed yes
13102- Auxiliary Motor – Not as Required Yes
15150 – ISM Not as required Yes
This ship was released on December 05, 2022.
Ship name: VIVA UNITY
GT: 27011
IMO: 9227833
Flag: Panama (white list)
Company: Unity Navigation Denizcilik AS
Classification society: Nippon Kaiji Kyokai
Recognized organization: Nippon Kaiji Kyokai
Recognized organization for ISM Doc: Nippon Kaiji Kyokai
Recognized organization for ISM SMC: Nippon Kaiji Kyokai
Date and place of detention: 28 November 2022 in Belfast.
Summary: Nineteen deficiencies with five grounds for arrest
Defective item Type of defect Reason for liability
01218 – Medical certificate expired Yes
18313 – Cleanliness Not hygienic Yes
18324- Fridge, Fridge Cleanliness, Fridge Temp Overheat Yes
07105-Fire Doors/Openings in Fire Resistant Partitions Not Required Yes
03108 – Fans, Ducts, Enclosures Not as required Yes
This ship was released on December 02, 2022.
This control has been suspended
Ship name: HERCA- 1
GT: 3621
IMO: 9148257
Flag: Panama (white list)
Company: HLSC PANAMA SA
Classification Society: Panama Shipping Registrar Inc.
Recognized Organization: Panama Shipping Registrar Inc.
Recognized organization for ISM Doc: Panama Shipping Registrar Inc.
Recognized organization for ISM SMC: Panama Shipping Registrar Inc.
Date and place of detention: 13 November 2022 in Belfast.
Summary: Thirteen defects with two reasons for detention
Defective item Type of defect Reason for liability
01199- Other (Certificates) Other Yes
02106- Hull Damage Affecting Seaworthiness Crack Yes
This ship was released on December 8, 2022.
This control has been suspended
Ship name: SKY RANGER
GT: 2260
IMO: 9138769
Flag: Panama (white list)
Company: Feyz Group Inc
Classification Society: Lloyd’s Register
Recognized organization: Phoenix Register of Shipping, Lloyd’s Register
Recognized organization for ISM Doc: Phoenix Register of Shipping
Recognized organization for ISM SMC: Phoenix Register of Shipping
Date and place of detention: November 28, 2022 in New Holland.
Summary: Twenty-one deficiencies with six grounds for arrest
Defective item Type of defect Reason for liability
07115- Fire dampers Not required Yes
07110- Fire Fighting Equipment and Devices Not Properly Maintained Yes
07113- Fire Pumps and Their Lines Insufficient Pressure Yes
02103 – Stability/strength/loading information and instruments Not as required Yes
01201- Captain’s and Officers’ Certificates Missing Yes
15150- ISM Not as required Yes
This ship was released on December 7, 2022.
This control has been suspended
Vessel name: SHEARWATER
GT: 342
IMO: 6822216
Flag: Comoros (Black List)
Company: No ISM company like under 500GT
Classification society: N/A
Recognized organization: International Register of Shipping
Recognized Organization for ISM Doc: N/A Under 500GT
Recognized Organization for ISM SMC: N/A Under 500GT
Date and place of detention: June 30, 2022 in Leith
Summary: Seven deficiencies with four reasons for detention
Defective item Type of defect Reason for liability
07109- Fixed fire extinguishing system Not as required Yes
07113- Fire pumps and their lines do not work Yes
07113- Fire pumps and their lines do not work Yes
11104 – Lifeboats – Inadequate Yes
This ship was still being detained as of December 31, 2022.
Ship name: POSEIDON
GT: 1412
IMO: 7363217
Flag: Iceland
Company: Neptune EHF
Classification society: N/A
Recognized organization: N/A
Recognized organization for ISM Doc: DNV AS
Recognized organization for ISM SMC: DNV AS
Date and place of detention: 19 July 2018 in Hull
Summary: Ten deficiencies with two reasons for detention
Defective item Type of defect Reason for liability
02:106 – Seaworthiness hull damage Punctured Yes
07113 – Fire Pumps Insufficient Pressure Yes
This ship was still being detained as of December 31, 2022.
Ship name: TECOIL POLARIS
GT: 1814
IMO No.: 8883290
Flag: Russian Federation (grey list) at time of imprisonment
Company: Tecoil Shipping Ltd
Classification society: RMRS
Recognized organization: RMRS
Recognized organization for ISM DOC: RMRS
Recognized organization for ISM SMC: RMRS
Date and place of detention: June 6, 2018 in Immingham
Summary: Twenty-seven deficiencies with six grounds for arrest
Defective item Type of defect Reason for liability
10105 – Magnetic compass not working Yes
10104 – Gyro not working Yes
11129 – Operational readiness of rescue equipment Not as required Yes
10127 – Itinerary or plan of passage Not required Yes
15150 – ISM Not as required Yes
11104 – Lifeboats Improperly Maintained Yes
11101 – Lifeboats Not operational Yes
01117 – International Oil Pollution Prevention (IOPP) Invalid Yes
This ship was still being detained as of December 31, 2023.
Source: UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency
