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 continues to be a key element in maintaining a safe international marine transport industry.
Number of foreign ships inspected: 311
Number of deficiencies found: 807
Number of foreign ships detained: 20
Number of Australian ships inspected: 6
Number of deficiencies found: 36
Number of Australian ships detained: 0
- African Jacaranda
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number: 9354076 Flag: Liberia Ship type: bulk carrier Gross tonnes: 11681 Deadweight: 18909 Date keel laid: 24 December 2004 Cargo type: grain Classification Society: Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority: Liberia Last special survey: 14 March 2012 IMO registered owner: 5762765 Registered owner: African Jacaranda Shipping Ltd, Liberia IMO company: 5695804 ISM company: Sea Vision Shipping Inc, Liberia Charterer: Seaboard Overseas Date time of detention: 16 January 2014 at 15:00 Port of detention: Kwinana, WA, Australia Date time of release: 17 January 2014 at 15:30 Port of release: Kwinana, WA, Australia Detention period: 1 d 0 h 30 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time: 0 d 11 h 0 min 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: Starboard lifeboat engine failed to start on either and both battery sources.
Starboard side fire damper for engine room defective.Conditions of release: Deficiencies rectified.
- Anemone
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number: 8821606 Flag: Panama Ship type: bulk carrier Gross tonnes: 77650 Deadweight: 151439 Date keel laid: 24 January 1990 Cargo type: coal Classification Society: Korean Register of Shipping (KRS) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority: Korean Register of Shipping (KRS) Last special survey: 13 August 2009 IMO registered owner: 5460116 Registered owner: Tiger United SA, Panama IMO company: 1755263 ISM company: KLC SM Co Ltd, Korea, Republic of Charterer: POSCO Date time of detention: 22 January 2014 at 12:15 Port of detention: Newcastle, NSW, Australia Date time of release: 22 January 2014 at 17:45 Port of release: Newcastle, NSW, Australia Detention period: 0 d 5 h 30 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: Emergency generator auto start on loss of power not operational. Conditions of release: Deficiency rectified.
- Aqua Honor
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number: 9567099 Flag: Hong Kong Ship type: bulk carrier Gross tonnes: 91971 Deadweight: 175428 Date keel laid: 06 September 2011 Cargo type: coal Classification Society: American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority: American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Last special survey: IMO registered owner: 5665819 Registered owner: Marina Honor Shipping Limited, Hong Kong IMO company: 1601573 ISM company: Fleet Management Limited, Hong Kong Charterer: Noble Date time of detention: 02 January 2014 at 17:00 Port of detention: Newcastle, NSW, Australia Date time of release: 02 January 2014 at 18:30 Port of release: Newcastle, NSW, Australia Detention period: 0 d 1 h 30 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: Launching davit for rescue boat defective. Unable to launch rescue boat in blackout condition. Conditions of release: Deficiency rectified.
- Avra
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number: 9232187 Flag: Greece Ship type: bulk carrier Gross tonnes: 31167 Deadweight: 53806 Date keel laid: 27 June 2002 Cargo type: metal concentrates Classification Society: Lloyd's Register (LR) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority: Lloyd's Register (LR) Last special survey: 01 January 2009 IMO registered owner: 5079170 Registered owner: Sea Venture Navigation Inc, Liberia IMO company: 1476739 ISM company: Blue Planet Shipping Ltd, Liberia Charterer: Date time of detention: 23 January 2014 at 13:00 Port of detention: Townsville, QLD, Australia Date time of release: 26 January 2014 at 00:00 Port of release: Townsville, QLD, Australia Detention period: 2 d 11 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 has failed to ensure that the approved navigational charts were used for the voyage from Yangjiang to Townsville. Photocopy of harbour chart 257 JPG62.44 KB Other serious deficiencies: Nil Conditions of release: Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system external verification audit carried out.
- Baosteel Expedition
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number: 9346184 Flag: Liberia Ship type: bulk carrier Gross tonnes: 101953 Deadweight: 203198 Date keel laid: 09 November 2004 Cargo type: coal Classification Society: Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority: Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) Last special survey: 02 February 2012 IMO registered owner: 0941521 Registered owner: Erica Navigation SA, Panama IMO company: 0297888 ISM company: Toyo Sangyo Co Ltd (Toyo Sangyo KK), Japan Charterer: MOL Date time of detention: 13 January 2014 at 12:20 Port of detention: Hay Point, QLD, Australia Date time of release: 16 January 2014 at 16:45 Port of release: Hay Point, QLD, Australia Detention period: 3 d 4 h 25 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time: 2 d 19 h 15 min 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: Emergency generator defective. Conditions of release: Deficiency rectified
- Bima Sembilan
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number: 9616292 Flag: Malaysia Ship type: ro-ro cargo ship Gross tonnes: 497 Deadweight: Date keel laid: 15 October 2010 Cargo type: ballast Classification Society: Bureau Veritas (BV) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority: Last special survey: IMO registered owner: 5196186 Registered owner: Sribima (M) Shipping Sdn Bhd, Malaysia IMO company: 5196186 ISM company: , Charterer: Sea Swift, Australia Date time of detention: 28 January 2014 at 10:30 Port of detention: Darwin, NT, Australia Date time of release: 06 February 2014 at 11:30 Port of release: Darwin, NT, Australia Detention period: 9 d 1 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: Ship does not have manning as prescribed by the safe manning certificate issued by the flag for unlimited operation. Conditions of release: Deficiencies rectified.
- Fratzescos
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number: 9171266 Flag: Liberia Ship type: bulk carrier Gross tonnes: 38972 Deadweight: 73127 Date keel laid: 30 Decemnber 1998 Cargo type: grain Classification Society: Det Norske Veritas (DNV) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority: Liberia Last special survey: 08 July 2009 IMO registered owner: 5638346 Registered owner: Century Shipping & Trading Co Ltd, Liberia IMO company: 1929354 ISM company: Rainbow Shipmanagement SA, Liberia Charterer: DBC Shipping LLC Date time of detention: 20 January 2014 at 09:45 Port of detention: Geelong, VIC, Australia Date time of release: 22 January 2014 at 16:30 Port of release: Geelong, VIC, Australia Detention period: 2 d 6 h 45 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time: 2 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 does not ensure that critical shipboard operations are carried out effectively. Other serious deficiencies: Nil Conditions of release: Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system external verification audit carried out.
- Global 1201
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number: 9513579 Flag: Vanuatu Ship type: other types of ship Gross tonnes: 32879 Deadweight: 9086 Date keel laid: 02 May 2009 Cargo type: offshore vessel cargo Classification Society: American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority: American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Last special survey: IMO registered owner: 5734935 Registered owner: Technip Marine BV, Netherlands IMO company: 5731357 ISM company: Technip Singapore Pte Ltd, Singapore Charterer: Technip Pether Oceania Date time of detention: 31 January 2014 at 15:15 Port of detention: Dampier, WA, Australia Date time of release: 02 February 2014 at 11:15 Port of release: Dampier, WA, Australia Detention period: 1 d 20 h 0 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time: 1 d 11 h 45 min 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 and starboard engine room fire dampers not operational. Conditions of release: Deficiency rectified.
- Island Chief
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number: 8810449 Flag: Hong Kong Ship type: container ship Gross tonnes: 10352 Deadweight: 10553 Date keel laid: 14 December 1989 Cargo type: containers Classification Society: Lloyd's Register (LR) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority: Lloyd's Register (LR) Last special survey: 26 April 2010 IMO registered owner: 5527921 Registered owner: The China Navigation Co Pte Ltd, Singapore IMO company: 5527921 ISM company: The China Navigation Co Pte Ltd, Singapore Charterer: Swire Shipping Date time of detention: 09 January 2014 at 16:30 Port of detention: Melbourne, VIC, Australia Date time of release: 10 January 2014 at 22:00 Port of release: Melbourne, VIC, Australia Detention period: 1 d 5 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 implemented does not comply with procedures for critical shipboard operations as evidenced by the pre-work checklist on the main engine cooling systems being completed following an incident in which an injury to a crew member occurred. Other serious deficiencies: Nil Conditions of release: Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system external verification audit carried out.
- Lake Arufura
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number: 9221645 Flag: Panama Ship type: bulk carrier Gross tonnes: 17431 Deadweight: 28471 Date keel laid: 07 June 2001 Cargo type: sugar Classification Society: Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority: Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) Last special survey: 01 January 2013 IMO registered owner: 5314497 Registered owner: Ocean Star Shipping SA, Panama IMO company: 1027944 ISM company: Santoku Senpaku Co Ltd, Japan Charterer: Cetragpa S.N.C. France Date time of detention: 21 January 2014 at 14:30 Port of detention: Melbourne, VIC, Australia Date time of release: 25 January 2014 at 14:00 Port of release: Melbourne, VIC, Australia Detention period: 3 d 23 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 implemented does not ensure that the ship and equipment is maintained in accordance with requirements. Other serious deficiencies: Nil Conditions of release: Deficiencies rectified and Additional safety management system external verification audit carried out.
- Liberty
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number: 8320779 Flag: Marshall Islands Ship type: vehicle carrier Gross tonnes: 51858 Deadweight: 27609 Date keel laid: 04 April 1985 Cargo type: vehicles Classification Society: Lloyd's Register (LR) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority: Det Norske Veritas (DNV) Last special survey: 08 August 2010 IMO registered owner: 1573504 Registered owner: Fidelio LP, United States IMO company: 1251299 ISM company: Wilhelmsen Ship Management Ltd, United States Charterer: Armacup, NZ Date time of detention: 30 January 2014 at 15:00 Port of detention: Brisbane, QLD, Australia Date time of release: 31 January 2014 at 17:30 Port of release: Brisbane, QLD, Australia Detention period: 1 d 2 h 30 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time: 0 d 22 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 does not ensure effective maintenance of the ship and equipment in accordance with regulations. Other serious deficiencies: On more than 20 occasions in December 2013, both deck and engineer officers rest hours were indicating violation with Maritime Labour Convention requirements .
Numerous cargo securing points on each deck defective JPG71.24 KB or missing (more than 200).Conditions of release: Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system external verification audit carried out.
- Noah Satu
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number: 9313620 Flag: Indonesia Ship type: general cargo/multi-purpose ship Gross tonnes: 2542 Deadweight: 3455 Date keel laid: 12 June 1998 Cargo type: containers Classification Society: Germanischer Lloyd (GL) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority: Indonesia Last special survey: IMO registered owner: 5661158 Registered owner: PT Anugerah Samudra Indomakmur, Indonesia IMO company: 5661158 ISM company: PT Anugerah Samudra Indomakmur, Indonesia Charterer: Orica Date time of detention: 06 January 2014 at 15:30 Port of detention: Port Alma, QLD, Australia Date time of release: 06 January 2014 at 20:30 Port of release: Port Alma, QLD, Australia Detention period: 0 d 5 h 0 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time: 0 d 0 h 15 min 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: Insufficient provisions for the intended voyage. Conditions of release: Deficiency rectified.
- Privocean
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number: 9628087 Flag: Malta Ship type: bulk carrier Gross tonnes: 44619 Deadweight: 81434 Date keel laid: 22 December 2011 Cargo type: iron ore Classification Society: Det Norske Veritas (DNV) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority: Bureau Veritas (BV) Last special survey: IMO registered owner: 5766391 Registered owner: Privocean Shipping Ltd, Marshall Islands IMO company: 1607904 ISM company: Bariba Corp, Liberia Charterer: Able Glory Date time of detention: 16 January 2014 at 13:00 Port of detention: Geraldton, WA, Australia Date time of release: 17 January 2014 at 15:45 Port of release: Geraldton, WA, Australia Detention period: 1 d 2 h 45 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time: 0 d 19 h 45 min 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: 15ppm oil content monitor for oil filtering equipment defective.
Content monitor showing error reported JPG50.47 KB.Conditions of release: Deficiency rectified.
- Red Reliance
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number: 9051595 Flag: Indonesia Ship type: general cargo/multi-purpose ship Gross tonnes: 4489 Deadweight: 6006 Date keel laid: 02 June 1992 Cargo type: general/mixed cargo Classification Society: Germanischer Lloyd (GL) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority: Biro Klasifikasi Indonesia (BKI) Last special survey: IMO registered owner: 4123891 Registered owner: PT Mandiri Bahari Line, Indonesia IMO company: 0313623 ISM company: PT Pelayaran Meratus (Meratus Line), Indonesia Charterer: MM Line Date time of detention: 13 January 2014 at 17:00 Port of detention: Port Hedland, WA, Australia Date time of release: 15 January 2014 at 20:00 Port of release: Port Hedland, WA, Australia Detention period: 2 d 3 h 0 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time: 2 d 1 h 30 min Recognised organisation (RO) attended: Yes ISM issuing authority attended: Yes Serious deficiencies related to RO: Nil Serious deficiencies relating to ISM: Deficiencies issued are evidence that the vessel's safety management system does not ensure maintenance of the ship, equipment and emergency preparedness. Other serious deficiencies: Nil Conditions of release: Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system external verification audit carried out.
- Santa Placida
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number: 9326794 Flag: Liberia Ship type: container ship Gross tonnes: 54809 Deadweight: 66900 Date keel laid: 30 December 2004 Cargo type: containers Classification Society: Germanischer Lloyd (GL) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority: Germanischer Lloyd (GL) Last special survey: 28 July 2010 IMO registered owner: 5341222 Registered owner: KG Zweite ms 'Santa Placida' Offen Reederei GmbH & Co, Germany IMO company: 0163507 ISM company: Reederei Claus-Peter Offen GmbH & Co.KG, Germany Charterer: Date time of detention: 28 January 2014 at 14:00 Port of detention: Port Botany, NSW, Australia Date time of release: 29 January 2014 at 19:30 Port of release: Port Botany, NSW, Australia Detention period: 1 d 5 h 30 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time: 1 d 5 h 30 min 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: A crack of about 30cm in length was observed in the side shell plating about 1m above the water line. Water was observed flowing from out of the crack. Conditions of release: Deficiency rectified.
- Sea Dream II
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number: 8203440 Flag: Bahamas Ship type: passenger ship Gross tonnes: 4333 Deadweight: 450 Date keel laid: 06 February 1984 Cargo type: passengers Classification Society: Lloyd's Register (LR) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority: Lloyd's Register (LR) Last special survey: 09 November 2009 IMO registered owner: 1905464 Registered owner: SeaDream Yachts AS, Norway IMO company: 1905447 ISM company: SeaDream Yacht Club Management, Norway Charterer: Date time of detention: 25 January 2014 at 13:00 Port of detention: Darwin, NT, Australia Date time of release: 25 January 2014 at 17:15 Port of release: Darwin, NT, Australia Detention period: 0 d 4 h 15 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: MF/HF DSC not operational. Conditions of release: Deficiency rectified.
- Shoei Prosperity
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number: 9599810 Flag: Panama Ship type: bulk carrier Gross tonnes: 92752 Deadweight: 181403 Date keel laid: 30 November 2010 Cargo type: coal Classification Society: Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority: Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) Last special survey: IMO registered owner: 1226667 Registered owner: Los Halillos Shipping Co SA, Panama IMO company: 0283610 ISM company: Shoei Kisen Kaisha Ltd, Japan Charterer: NYK Date time of detention: 23 January 2014 at 11:30 Port of detention: Hay Point, QLD, Australia Date time of release: 24 January 2014 at 12:00 Port of release: Hay Point, QLD, 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: Free-fall lifeboat engine can only run in astern direction. Conditions of release: Deficiency rectified.
- Spiliani
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number: 9070773 Flag: Marshall Islands Ship type: bulk carrier Gross tonnes: 25498 Deadweight: 43246 Date keel laid: 15 December 1993 Cargo type: ballast Classification Society: Bureau Veritas (BV) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority: Bureau Veritas (BV) Last special survey: 09 May 2012 IMO registered owner: 5498464 Registered owner: Andromeda Marine Corp, Marshall Islands IMO company: 5526441 ISM company: Athenian Shipping SA, Marshall Islands Charterer: Dooyang Limited Date time of detention: 13 January 2014 at 11:00 Port of detention: Yampi (Cockatoo Island), WA, Australia Date time of release: 23 January 2014 at 13:00 Port of release: Yampi (Cockatoo Island), WA, Australia Detention period: 10 d 2 h 0 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time: 7 d 7 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 satisfy the requirement of ISM code (elements 7,8 and 10). Other serious deficiencies: Photocopies of BA Charts 2941, 2936, 2911, 2909, 2908, 2903 used for previous voyage and also required for intended voyage.
Port and starboard aft fire dampers for engine room fan defective.Conditions of release: Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system external verification audit carried out.
- Spirit of Shanghai
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number: 9362401 Flag: Singapore Ship type: container ship Gross tonnes: 41483 Deadweight: 53160 Date keel laid: 06 November 2006 Cargo type: containers Classification Society: Germanischer Lloyd (GL) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority: Germanischer Lloyd (GL) Last special survey: 01 June 2012 IMO registered owner: 5770646 Registered owner: AR Third Navigation Pte Ltd, Singapore IMO company: 4118232 ISM company: Rickmers Shipmanagement (Singapore) Pte Ltd, Singapore Charterer: Hamburg Süd Date time of detention: 14 January 2014 at 11:30 Port of detention: Melbourne, VIC, Australia Date time of release: 14 January 2014 at 18:00 Port of release: Melbourne, VIC, Australia Detention period: 0 d 6 h 30 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time: 0 d 3 h 30 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: Oily water separator defective. Conditions of release: Deficiency rectified.
- Thurgau
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number: 9611618 Flag: Switzerland Ship type: bulk carrier Gross tonnes: 20924 Deadweight: 31800 Date keel laid: 16 May 2010 Cargo type: fertiliser Classification Society: Bureau Veritas (BV) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority: Lloyd's Register (LR) Last special survey: IMO registered owner: 4065093 Registered owner: Massmariner SA, Switzerland IMO company: 1822193 ISM company: Massoel Ltd, Switzerland Charterer: Hyundai Glovis Co. Date time of detention: 15 January 2014 at 14:40 Port of detention: Kwinana, WA, Australia Date time of release: 17 January 2014 at 17:45 Port of release: Kwinana, WA, Australia Detention period: 2 d 3 h 5 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time: 0 Recognised organisation (RO) attended: Yes ISM issuing authority attended: No Serious deficiencies related to RO: Engine room port and starboard fire dampers unable to be closed.
Serious deficiencies relating to ISM: Nil Other serious deficiencies: Nil Conditions of release: Deficiency rectified.