Details of ships that we detained in Australian ports during April 2017.
Port State control (PSC) is an internationally agreed program for the inspection of foreign ships in other national ports. With our extensive program of inspection and survey, PSC is a key element in maintaining a safe international marine transport industry.
Number of foreign ships inspected: 213
Number of deficiencies found: 578
Number of foreign ships detained: 10
Number of Australian ships inspected: 5
Number of deficiencies found: 35
Number of Australian ships detained: 1
- Althea
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9224855 Flag:Malta Ship type:bulk carrier Gross tonnes:17697 Deadweight:28740 Date keel laid:11 June 2001 Cargo type:grain Classification Society:American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Lloyd's Register (LR) Last special survey:10 March 2017 IMO registered owner:4076495 Registered owner:Thetis Shipping Co Ltd, Malta IMO company:0544545 ISM company:Alloceans Shipping Co Ltd, Panama Charterer:Omegra Date time of detention:03 April 2017 at 12:30 Port of detention:Newcastle, NSW, Australia Date time of release:04 April 2017 at 13:00 Port of release:Newcastle, NSW, Australia Detention period:1 d 0 h 30 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time:0 Recognised organisation (RO) attended:Yes ISM issuing authority attended:No Serious deficiencies related to RO:Nil Serious deficiencies relating to ISM:Nil Other serious deficiencies:Emergency generator not able to automatically connect to emergency switchboard in event of blackout. Conditions of release:Deficiency rectified.
- Big Bang
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9347188 Flag:Marshall Islands Ship type:bulk carrier Gross tonnes:88853 Deadweight:174109 Date keel laid:10 December 2004 Cargo type:coal Classification Society:Bureau Veritas (BV) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Bureau Veritas (BV) Last special survey:27 April 2016 IMO registered owner:5755193 Registered owner:Sea Cape Shipping LLC, Marshall Islands IMO company:5889756 ISM company:Starbulk SA, Cyprus Charterer:DHL Project & Chartering Ltd Date time of detention:28 April 2017 at 13:00 Port of detention:Newcastle, NSW, Australia Date time of release:30.04.2017 at 15:00 Port of release:Newcastle, NSW, Australia Detention period:2 d 2 h 0 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time:1 d 18 h 0 min Recognised organisation (RO) attended:Yes ISM issuing authority attended:Yes Serious deficiencies related to RO:Ballast tank air vents defective in numerous places including critical locations JPG381.74 KB. Serious deficiencies relating to ISM:The safety management system has not ensured effective maintenance of ship and its equipment as evidenced by the deficiencies issued. Other serious deficiencies:Nil Conditions of release:Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system audit carried out.
- Capitaine Quiros
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9210713 Flag:Singapore Ship type:general cargo/multi-purpose ship Gross tonnes:7091 Deadweight:8115 Date keel laid:06 August 2000 Cargo type:containers Classification Society:DNV GL AS (DNVGL) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:DNV GL AS (DNVGL) Last special survey:20 June 2016 IMO registered owner:5345446 Registered owner:Neptune Pacific Line Pte Ltd, Singapore IMO company:1898909 ISM company:Columbia Shipmanagement (Singapore) Pte Ltd, Singapore Charterer:Neptune Pacific Date time of detention:23 April 2017 at 11:24 Port of detention:Brisbane, QLD, Australia Date time of release:24 April 2017 at 09:30 Port of release:Brisbane, QLD, Australia Detention period:0 d 22 h 6 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time:0 d 11 h 30 min Recognised organisation (RO) attended:Yes ISM issuing authority attended:Yes Serious deficiencies related to RO:Nil Serious deficiencies relating to ISM:The safety management system implemented on board fails to ensure effective implementation of element 7 of the ISM Code relating to critical shipboard operations. Other serious deficiencies:Nil Conditions of release:Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system audit carried out.
- Kanchana Naree
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9434735 Flag:Thailand Ship type:bulk carrier Gross tonnes:33044 Deadweight:56920 Date keel laid:26 June 2009 Cargo type:cement products Classification Society:Bureau Veritas (BV) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) Last special survey:12 September 2016 IMO registered owner:1476141 Registered owner:Precious Metals Ltd, Thailand IMO company:1303151 ISM company:Great Circle Shipping Agency Ltd, Thailand Charterer:MOL Date time of detention:20 April 2017 at 16:00 Port of detention:Fremantle, WA, Australia Date time of release:23 April 2017 at 09:30 Port of release:Fremantle, WA, Australia Detention period:2 d 17 h 30 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time:0 Recognised organisation (RO) attended:Yes ISM issuing authority attended:No Serious deficiencies related to RO:Nil Serious deficiencies relating to ISM:Nil Other serious deficiencies:Rescue boat outboard engine defective with the remote control fuel cable seized JPG578.32 KB and a large amount of white and blue exhaust fumes JPG772.62 KB.
Emergency generator defective.Conditions of release:Deficiencies rectified.
- MCP London
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9371957 Flag:Malta Ship type:general cargo/multi-purpose ship Gross tonnes:5316 Deadweight:7699 Date keel laid:08 February 2007 Cargo type:general/mixed cargo Classification Society:China Classification Society (CCS) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:China Classification Society (CCS) Last special survey:12 September 2012 IMO registered owner:5398076 Registered owner:Beheermaatschappij ms MCP London BV, Netherlands IMO company:4140987 ISM company:Ocean Shipmanagement Ltd, Marshall Islands Charterer:ANL Container Line Date time of detention:10 April 2017 at 12:30 Port of detention:Darwin, NT, Australia Date time of release:12 April 2017 at 20:00 Port of release:Darwin, NT, Australia Detention period:2 d 7 h 30 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time:2 d 3 h 0 min Recognised organisation (RO) attended:Yes ISM issuing authority attended:Yes Serious deficiencies related to RO:Nil Serious deficiencies relating to ISM:The safety management system does not ensure effective maintenance of the ship and its equipment in accordance with regulation requirements. Other serious deficiencies:Oily water separator is inoperable due to broken priming line valve for the suction pump. Pump unable to take suction without priming. JPG405.37 KB Conditions of release:Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system audit carried out.
- MSC Banu
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9263332 Flag:Panama Ship type:container ship Gross tonnes:35954 Deadweight:42186 Date keel laid:01 June 2003 Cargo type:containers Classification Society:DNV GL AS (DNVGL) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Germanischer Lloyd (GL) Last special survey:01 July 2014 IMO registered owner:5318411 Registered owner:Compania Naviera Banu SA, Panama IMO company:1535947 ISM company:MSC Shipmanagement Ltd, Cypus Charterer:MSC Date time of detention:20 April 2017 at 11:06 Port of detention:Brisbane, QLD, Australia Date time of release:21 April 2017 at 07:00 Port of release:Brisbane, QLD, Australia Detention period:0 d 19 h 54 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time:0 d 17 h 0 min Recognised organisation (RO) attended:Yes ISM issuing authority attended:Yes Serious deficiencies related to RO:Nil Serious deficiencies relating to ISM:Nil Other serious deficiencies:Emergency generator defective. Conditions of release:Deficiency rectified.
- Nord Maru
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9284491 Flag:Singapore Ship type:bulk carrier Gross tonnes:30684 Deadweight:55745 Date keel laid:29 August 2003 Cargo type:grain Classification Society:Lloyd's Register (LR) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Lloyd's Register (LR) Last special survey:20 January 2016 IMO registered owner:5339425 Registered owner:Norden Shipping (Singapore) Pte Ltd, Singapore IMO company:0522961 ISM company:Anglo-Eastern Ship Management Ltd, Hong Kong Charterer:Norden Date time of detention:07 April 2017 at 13:00 Port of detention:Newcastle, NSW, Australia Date time of release:11 April 2017 at 15:30 Port of release:Newcastle, NSW, Australia Detention period:4 d 2 h 30 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time:0 Recognised organisation (RO) attended:Yes ISM issuing authority attended:Yes Serious deficiencies related to RO:Cargo hold hatchcover securing devices defective in numerous places. Photo one JPG314.76 KB, two JPG600.38 KB and three JPG354.2 KB. Serious deficiencies relating to ISM:Nil Other serious deficiencies:Nil Conditions of release:Deficiency rectified.
- Pompano
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9346768 Flag:Malta Ship type:bulk carrier Gross tonnes:88853 Deadweight:174219 Date keel laid:30 December 2004 Cargo type:iron ore Classification Society:Bureau Veritas (BV) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:DNV GL AS (DNVGL) Last special survey:16 May 2015 IMO registered owner:4106654 Registered owner:Innovative Investments Ltd, Marshall Islands IMO company:5529167 ISM company:TMS Dry Ltd, Marshall Islands Charterer:Classic Maritime Date time of detention:10 April 2017 at 13:00 Port of detention:Port Hedland, WA, Australia Date time of release:12 April 2017 at 16:00 Port of release:Port Hedland, WA, Australia Detention period:2 d 3 h 0 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time:1 d 6 h 30 min Recognised organisation (RO) attended:Yes ISM issuing authority attended:Yes Serious deficiencies related to RO:Nil Serious deficiencies relating to ISM:The safety management system implemented on board failed to ensure the effective implementation of element 7 of the ISM code relating to shipboard operations. Other serious deficiencies:Nil Conditions of release:Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system audit carried out.
- Sivota
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9363039 Flag:Malta Ship type:bulk carrier Gross tonnes:91407 Deadweight:177804 Date keel laid:18 February 2008 Cargo type:iron ore Classification Society:Bureau Veritas (BV) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Det Norske Veritas (DNV) Last special survey:18 April 2013 IMO registered owner:4132311 Registered owner:Elva Shipping Inc, Marshall Islands IMO company:5529167 ISM company:TMS Dry Ltd, Marshall Islands Charterer:Classic Maritime Date time of detention:28 April 2017 at 12:30 Port of detention:Port Hedland, WA, Australia Date time of release:29 April 2017 at 08:30 Port of release:Port Hedland, WA, Australia Detention period:0 d 20 h 0 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time:0 Recognised organisation (RO) attended:Yes ISM issuing authority attended:No Serious deficiencies related to RO:Nil Serious deficiencies relating to ISM:Nil Other serious deficiencies:Sewage treatment plant defective. Conditions of release:Deficiency rectified.
- Yue Liang Wan
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9159816 Flag:Hong Kong, China Ship type:NLS tanker Gross tonnes:9020 Deadweight:11047 Date keel laid:04 April 1997 Cargo type:petroleum products Classification Society:China Classification Society (CCS) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:China Classification Society (CCS) Last special survey:11 April 2012 IMO registered owner:5284571 Registered owner:Yueliangwan Maritime Co Ltd, Hong Kong IMO company:1454540 ISM company:COSCO SHIPPING ASPHALT (HAINAN) Co., Ltd., China Charterer:Asphaltos Trade S.A. Date time of detention:21 April 2017 at 17:30 Port of detention:Geelong, VIC, Australia Date time of release:22 April 2017 at 11:40 Port of release:Geelong, VIC, Australia Detention period:0 d 18 h 10 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time:0 Recognised organisation (RO) attended:No ISM issuing authority attended:No Serious deficiencies related to RO:Nil Serious deficiencies relating to ISM:Nil Other serious deficiencies:Port lifeboat exhaust pipe wasted and broken and exhaust gas leaking inside JPG436.98 KB. Conditions of release:Deficiency rectified.
Last updated: 14 July 2020