Details of ships that we detained in Australian ports during December 2015.
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: 273
Number of deficiencies found: 673
Number of foreign ships detained: 17
Number of Australian ships inspected: 6
Number of deficiencies found: 16
Number of Australian ships detained: 0
- Aqua Bonanza
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9446465 Flag:Panama Ship type:bulk carrier Gross tonnes:90424 Deadweight:180176 Date keel laid:22 November 2004 Cargo type:iron ore Classification Society:Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) Last special survey:05 December 2014 IMO registered owner:1675902 Registered owner:IMS Maritime SA, Panama IMO company:1286515 ISM company:IMECS Co Ltd, Japan Charterer:Noble chartering Date time of detention:09 December 2015 at 12:30 Port of detention:Dampier, WA, Australia Date time of release:09 December 2015 at 22:30 Port of release:Dampier, WA, Australia Detention period:0 d 10 h 0 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time:0 d 2 h 0 min Recognised organisation (RO) attended:Yes ISM issuing authority attended:Yes Serious deficiencies related to RO:Nil Serious deficiencies relating to ISM:Safety management system implemented on board failed to ensure compliance with elements 7 of the ISM Code as evident by issues with a lack of current charts, of operation or survival craft and other defects in ship systems. Other serious deficiencies:Nil Conditions of release:Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system external verification audit carried out.
- BBC Virginia
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9501277 Flag:Antigua and Barbuda Ship type:heavy load carrier Gross tonnes:9618 Deadweight:12657 Date keel laid:01 January 2007 Cargo type:heavy lift cargo Classification Society:n/a International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Germanischer Lloyd (GL) Last special survey:18 September 2015 IMO registered owner:5624642 Registered owner:Briese Schiffahrts GmbH & Co KG ms 'Dorenborg, Germany IMO company:1183357 ISM company:Briese Schiffahrts GmbH & Co KG, Germany Charterer:BBC Date time of detention:01 December 2015 at 11:00 Port of detention:Geelong, VIC, Australia Date time of release:02 December 2015 at 19:10 Port of release:Geelong, VIC, Australia Detention period:1 d 8 h 10 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time:0 d 20 h 10 min Recognised organisation (RO) attended:Yes ISM issuing authority attended:Yes Serious deficiencies related to RO:Nil Serious deficiencies relating to ISM:Safety management system implemented does not ensure compliance with procedures for critical shipboard operations and the maintenance of the ship and equipment in accordance with the regulations. Other serious deficiencies:Sewage treatment plant defective no flow evident through tube JPG94.45 KB Conditions of release:Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system external verification audit carried out.
- Blue River
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9247821 Flag:Liberia Ship type:oil tanker Gross tonnes:57529 Deadweight:106638 Date keel laid:26 February 2002 Cargo type:crude oil Classification Society:DNV GL AS (DNVGL) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Liberia Last special survey:06 August 2012 IMO registered owner:5816712 Registered owner:Blue River Navigation Co, Liberia IMO company:1425345 ISM company:Estoril Navigation Ltd, Greece Charterer:Vitol Date time of detention:22 December 2015 at 11:45 Port of detention:Geelong, VIC, Australia Date time of release:22 December 2015 at 23:15 Port of release:Geelong, VIC, Australia Detention period:0 d 11 h 30 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time:0 Recognised organisation (RO) attended:Yes ISM issuing authority attended:No Serious deficiencies related to RO:Port and starboard lifeboat onload release system set incorrectly. Serious deficiencies relating to ISM:Nil Other serious deficiencies:Nil Conditions of release:Port and starboard onload release systems repaired to class satisfaction.
- Da Heng Shan
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9564815 Flag:Hong Kong, China Ship type:NLS tanker Gross tonnes:5493 Deadweight:6193 Date keel laid:01 January 2008 Cargo type:petroleum products Classification Society:Bureau Veritas (BV) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Bureau Veritas (BV) Last special survey:22 June 2014 IMO registered owner:5504044 Registered owner:Max Prime International Ltd, Hong Kong IMO company:5193805 ISM company:Fangchenggang Southwest Maritime Ltd, China Charterer:Global Energy Date time of detention:18 December 2015 at 11:30 Port of detention:Brisbane, QLD, Australia Date time of release:19 December 2015 at 13:30 Port of release:Brisbane, QLD, Australia Detention period:1 d 2 h 0 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time:0 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:15 PPM alarm arrangements not compliant. Conditions of release:Deficiency rectified.
- Diamantina
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9144469 Flag:Singapore Ship type:livestock carrier Gross tonnes:7702 Deadweight:5150 Date keel laid:09 August 1996 Cargo type:livestock Classification Society:Bureau Veritas (BV) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Bureau Veritas (BV) Last special survey:18 December 2013 IMO registered owner:5583268 Registered owner:Ocean Eight Shipping Pte Ltd, Singapore IMO company:5308459 ISM company:Seaquest Oriental Pte Ltd, Singapore Charterer:NTXLS Date time of detention:22 December 2015 at 11:00 Port of detention:Fremantle, WA, Australia Date time of release:23 December 2015 at 19:00 Port of release:Fremantle, WA, Australia Detention period:1 d 8 h 0 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time:0 Recognised organisation (RO) attended:Yes ISM issuing authority attended:No Serious deficiencies related to RO:Fuel oil remote closing valves defective. Serious deficiencies relating to ISM:Nil Other serious deficiencies:Nil Conditions of release:Deficiency rectified.
- Dimitrios C
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
8902577 Flag:Liberia Ship type:container ship Gross tonnes:53833 Deadweight:65815 Date keel laid:16 August 1991 Cargo type:containers Classification Society:DNV GL AS (DNVGL) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Liberia Last special survey:01 April 2012 IMO registered owner:5847873 Registered owner:Rayna Investments Inc, Saint Kitts and Nevis IMO company:5724678 ISM company:OSM Ship Management GmbH, Germany Charterer:MSC Date time of detention:23 December 2015 at 18:00 Port of detention:Melbourne, VIC, Australia Date time of release:24 December 2015 at 19:00 Port of release:Melbourne, VIC, Australia Detention period:1 d 1 h 0 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time:0 d 4 h 0 min Recognised organisation (RO) attended:Yes ISM issuing authority attended:Yes Serious deficiencies related to RO:Nil Serious deficiencies relating to ISM:Safety management system implemented does not comply with procedures for critical shipboard operations and the maintenance of the ship and equipment as issues were identified with load line, navigational charts and the operation of survival craft. Other serious deficiencies:Nil Conditions of release:Additional safety management system external verification audit carried out. Deficiencies rectified in accordance with the corrective action plan.
- Ellensborg
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9488061 Flag:Panama Ship type:general cargo/multi-purpose ship Gross tonnes:9627 Deadweight:12731 Date keel laid:28 December 2008 Cargo type:general/mixed cargo Classification Society:Registro Italiano Navale (RINA) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) Last special survey:24 November 2015 IMO registered owner:5512866 Registered owner:Borgship III ApS, Denmark IMO company:0365309 ISM company:Jutha Maritime Public Co Ltd, Thailand Charterer:Nordana Date time of detention:15 December 2015 at 11:00 Port of detention:Gladstone, QLD, Australia Date time of release:17 December 2015 at 18:00 Port of release:Gladstone, QLD, Australia Detention period:2 d 7 h 0 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time:0 Recognised organisation (RO) attended:No ISM issuing authority attended:Yes Serious deficiencies related to RO:Nil Serious deficiencies relating to ISM:Safety management system implemented failed to ensure watch keepers are rested as required by International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers. Other serious deficiencies:Nil Conditions of release:Additional safety management system external verification audit carried out.
- Eternal Power
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9272864 Flag:Hong Kong, China Ship type:bulk carrier Gross tonnes:52868 Deadweight:97045 Date keel laid:09 May 2002 Cargo type:coal Classification Society:Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) Last special survey:23 May 2014 IMO registered owner:1476098 Registered owner:Mi-Das Line SA, Panama IMO company:5434450 ISM company:Rosy Star Ocean Vessels Management Co Inc, Philippines Charterer:Date time of detention:21 December 2015 at 13:05 Port of detention:Hay Point, QLD, Australia Date time of release:22 December 2015 at 12:00 Port of release:Hay Point, QLD, Australia Detention period:0 d 22 h 55 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time:0 d 9 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 that the vessel can effectively respond to hazards, accidents and emergency situations. Other serious deficiencies:Port lifeboat - both independent rechargeable energy sources of starting failed.
Emergency fire pump unable to pressurise fire line.Conditions of release:Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system external verification audit carried out.
- Genco Charger
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9324710 Flag:Hong Kong, China Ship type:bulk carrier Gross tonnes:16960 Deadweight:28398 Date keel laid:01 February 2005 Cargo type:bulk cargo (other dry) Classification Society:DNV GL AS (DNVGL) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Det Norske Veritas (DNV) Last special survey:25 March 2015 IMO registered owner:5352187 Registered owner:Genco Charger Ltd, Hong Kong IMO company:0017463 ISM company:Wallem Shipmanagement Ltd (WSM), Hong Kong Charterer:Clipper Bulk Date time of detention:08 December 2015 at 12:30 Port of detention:Brisbane, QLD, Australia Date time of release:09 December 2015 at 14:30 Port of release:Brisbane, QLD, Australia Detention period:1 d 2 h 0 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time:0 Recognised organisation (RO) attended:Yes ISM issuing authority attended:Yes Serious deficiencies related to RO:Nil Serious deficiencies relating to ISM:Safety management system implemented does not ensure that the vessel is prepared for an emergency in regards to fixed fire fighting system. Other serious deficiencies:Nil Conditions of release:Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system external verification audit carried out.
- Hammonia Antofagasta
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9399753 Flag:Liberia Ship type:container ship Gross tonnes:32901 Deadweight:35534 Date keel laid:12 April 2006 Cargo type:containers Classification Society:DNV GL AS (DNVGL) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:DNV GL AS (DNVGL) Last special survey:12 March 2013 IMO registered owner:5483745 Registered owner:FHH Fonds Nr. 40 MS Antofagasta GmbH & Co. KG, Germany IMO company:5059234 ISM company:Hammonia Reederei GmbH &Co. KG, Germany Charterer:CMA CGM Date time of detention:01 December 2015 at 16:00 Port of detention:Melbourne, VIC, Australia Date time of release:02 December 2015 at 11:30 Port of release:Melbourne, VIC, Australia Detention period:0 d 19 h 30 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time:0 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:Engine room blowers fire damper arrangement defective. Conditions of release:Deficiency rectified.
- Malte Rambow
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9306263 Flag:Antigua and Barbuda Ship type:container ship Gross tonnes:9957 Deadweight:13827 Date keel laid:15 June 2004 Cargo type:containers Classification Society:Undefined International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:DNV GL AS (DNVGL) Last special survey:31 May 2015 IMO registered owner:5163050 Registered owner:MS 'Malte' Schiffahrtsgesellschaft mbH & Co KG, Germany IMO company:5090029 ISM company:Reederei Rambow, Germany Charterer:MSC Date time of detention:16 December 2015 at 12:45 Port of detention:Fremantle, WA, Australia Date time of release:18 December 2015 at 10:10 Port of release:Fremantle, WA, Australia Detention period:1 d 21 h 25 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time:0 Recognised organisation (RO) attended:Yes ISM issuing authority attended:Yes Serious deficiencies related to RO:Nil Serious deficiencies relating to ISM:Safety management system does not ensure effective maintenance of the ship, equipment and emergency preparedness in accordance with the regulations. Other serious deficiencies:A number of ventilators at aft deck closing arrangements defective.
One weathertight door at aft of accommodation deck holed.
Two ventilation openings at aft deck found closing arrangement defective.Conditions of release:Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system external verification audit carried out.
- Navios Galaxy I
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9244221 Flag:Panama Ship type:bulk carrier Gross tonnes:38846 Deadweight:74195 Date keel laid:01 January 2000 Cargo type:bauxite Classification Society:Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Panama Last special survey:11 March 2011 IMO registered owner:5229296 Registered owner:Galaxy Shipping Corp, Marshall Islands IMO company:1772981 ISM company:Navios Shipmanagement Inc, Marshall Islands Charterer:Rio Tinto Date time of detention:02 December 2015 at 10:40 Port of detention:Gladstone, QLD, Australia Date time of release:03 December 2015 at 12:00 Port of release:Gladstone, QLD, Australia Detention period:1 d 1 h 20 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time:0 Recognised organisation (RO) attended:Yes ISM issuing authority attended:Yes Serious deficiencies related to RO:Nil Serious deficiencies relating to ISM:Safety management system implemented has failed to ensure that the vessel:
- can safely carry out key shipboard operations
- is ready to respond to an emergency
- fails to report defects identified of critical equipment as required by company procedures.
Other serious deficiencies:Nil Conditions of release:Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system external verification audit carried out.
- Ohshu Maru
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9568237 Flag:Liberia Ship type:bulk carrier Gross tonnes:50927 Deadweight:92075 Date keel laid:28 October 2010 Cargo type:coal Classification Society:Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) Last special survey:08 June 2011 IMO registered owner:5564440 Registered owner:Erica Navigation S.A., Panama IMO company:0297888 ISM company:Toyo Sangyo Co Ltd (Toyo Sangyo KK), Japan Charterer:NYK Date time of detention:02 December 2015 at 11:00 Port of detention:Newcastle, NSW, Australia Date time of release:02 December 2015 at 18:30 Port of release:Newcastle, NSW, Australia Detention period:0 d 7 h 30 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time:0 Recognised organisation (RO) attended:Yes ISM issuing authority attended:Yes Serious deficiencies related to RO:Nil Serious deficiencies relating to ISM:Safety management system has not ensured that appropriate training is provided to crew to effect safe operation of the Electronic Chart Display and Information System and defects are reported to flag State and class. Other serious deficiencies:Nil Conditions of release:Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system external verification audit carried out.
- SBI Athena
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9704829 Flag:Marshall Islands Ship type:bulk carrier Gross tonnes:36336 Deadweight:63500 Date keel laid:02 August 2014 Cargo type:bulk cargo (other dry) Classification Society:DNV GL AS (DNVGL) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) Last special survey:IMO registered owner:5829506 Registered owner:SBI Athena Shipping Co Ltd, Marshall Islands IMO company:5829126 ISM company:Synergy Navis Marine Pvt Ltd, India Charterer:Glencor Date time of detention:22 December 2015 at 10:00 Port of detention:Brisbane, QLD, AUSTRALIA Date time of release:22 December 2015 at 19:00 Port of release:Brisbane, QLD, AUSTRALIA Detention period:0 d 9 h 0 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:One self contained breathing apparatus defective. Reported 31 August 2015 to company. Conditions of release:Deficiency rectified.
- Stolt Tsubaki
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9477543 Flag:Cayman Islands Ship type:chemical tanker Gross tonnes:7242 Deadweight:12812 Date keel laid:18 November 2010 Cargo type:bulk chemicals Classification Society:Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Cayman Islands Last special survey:12 April 2011 IMO registered owner:4168075 Registered owner:Stolt Tsubaki Inc, Liberia IMO company:0403326 ISM company:Stolt Tankers BV, Netherlands Charterer:Greencorp Date time of detention:02 December 2015 at 13:30 Port of detention:Melbourne, VIC, Australia Date time of release:03 December 2015 at 10:20 Port of release:Melbourne, VIC, Australia Detention period:0 d 20 h 50 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.
- Syn Zube
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9346940 Flag:Italy Ship type:gas carrier Gross tonnes:3836 Deadweight:4027 Date keel laid:19 December 2007 Cargo type:lpg Classification Society:Registro Italiano Navale (RINA) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Italy Last special survey:14 October 2013 IMO registered owner:5248503 Registered owner:Synergas Srl, ITALY IMO company:5248503 ISM company:Synergas Srl, Italy Charterer:Origin Date time of detention:18 December 2015 at 11:30 Port of detention:Sydney, NSW, Australia Date time of release:18 December 2015 at 18:15 Port of release:Sydney, NSW, Australia Detention period:0 d 6 h 45 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 engine room fan fire damper defective.
Rescue boat davit cannot be operated on reserve source of power.Conditions of release:Deficiencies rectified.
- Turquoise Ocean
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9618501 Flag:Liberia Ship type:bulk carrier Gross tonnes:24020 Deadweight:38529 Date keel laid:23 December 2010 Cargo type:general/mixed cargo Classification Society:Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) Last special survey:23 December 2010 IMO registered owner:1027958 Registered owner:Lucretia Shipping SA, Panama IMO company:1027944 ISM company:Santoku Senpaku Co Ltd, Japan Charterer:Bluescope Steel Date time of detention:09 December 2015 at 15:45 Port of detention:Westernport, VIC, Australia Date time of release:10 December 2015 at 19:15 Port of release:Westernport, VIC, Australia Detention period:1 d 3 h 30 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time:0 d 17 h 15 min Recognised organisation (RO) attended:Yes ISM issuing authority attended:Yes Serious deficiencies related to RO:Nil Serious deficiencies relating to ISM:Safety management system implemented does not effectively maintain ship and equipment in accordance with the regulations or comply with procedures for critical shipboard operations. Other serious deficiencies:Nil Conditions of release:Additional safety management system external verification audit carried out. Deficiencies rectified in accordance with corrective action plan.
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