Ship detention list July 2015

Details of ships that we detained in Australian ports during July 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: 334
Number of deficiencies found: 626
Number of foreign ships detained: 16

Number of Australian ships inspected: 11
Number of deficiencies found: 23
Number of Australian ships detained: 0

Angus Express
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9167057
Flag:
Philippines
Ship type:
livestock carrier
Gross tonnes:
4752
Deadweight:
4200
Date keel laid:
13 September 1996
Cargo type:
livestock
Classification Society:
Bureau Veritas (BV)
International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:
Bureau Veritas (BV)
Last special survey:
20 November 2013
IMO registered owner:
0941827
Registered owner:
Jubilee shipping corporation, Philippines
IMO company:
5362413
ISM company:
Livestock Express BV, Netherlands
Charterer:
Halleen
Date time of detention:
07 July 2015 at 09:45
Port of detention:
Darwin, NT, Australia
Date time of release:
08 July 2015 at 17:30
Port of release:
Darwin, NT, Australia
Detention period:
1 d 7 h 45 min
Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time:
0 d 14 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:
Sewage treatment plant defective.
Conditions of release:
Deficiency rectified.
BBC Vermont
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9357236
Flag:
Antigua and Barbuda
Ship type:
general cargo/multi-purpose ship
Gross tonnes:
9625
Deadweight:
12863
Date keel laid:
24 December 2004
Cargo type:
containers
Classification Society:
DNV GL AS (DNVGL)
International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:
Germanischer Lloyd (GL)
Last special survey:
 
IMO registered owner:
5407089
Registered owner:
Germany
IMO company:
1140082
ISM company:
W Bockstiegel Reederei GmbH & Co KG, Germany
Charterer:
BBC Chartering
Date time of detention:
01 July 2015 at 12:45
Port of detention:
Port Alma, QLD, Australia
Date time of release:
05 July 2015 at 22:45
Port of release:
Port Alma, QLD, Australia
Detention period:
4 d 10 h 0 min
Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time:
4 d 5 h 15 min
Recognised organisation (RO) attended:
No
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 that the vessel is supplied with appropriate official charts and nautical publications for intended voyage.
Other serious deficiencies:
Nil
Conditions of release:
Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system external verification audit carried out.
Calicanto Bridge
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9435038
Flag:
Hong Kong, China
Ship type:
container ship
Gross tonnes:
26404
Deadweight:
34195
Date keel laid:
26 December 2008
Cargo type:
containers
Classification Society:
Lloyd's Register (LR)
International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:
Lloyd's Register (LR)
Last special survey:
28 May 2015
IMO registered owner:
5171117
Registered owner:
Seaspan Corp, Marshall Islands
IMO company:
5001170
ISM company:
Seaspan Ship Management Ltd, Canada
Charterer:
"K" Line
Date time of detention:
02 July 2015 at 12:00
Port of detention:
Fremantle, WA, Australia
Date time of release:
02 July 2015 at 15:00
Port of release:
Fremantle, WA, Australia
Detention period:
0 d 3 h 0 min
Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time:
0
Recognised organisation (RO) attended:
Yes
ISM issuing authority attended:
Yes
Serious deficiencies related to RO:
Main deck starboard engine room fire damper defective.
Serious deficiencies relating to ISM:
Nil
Other serious deficiencies:
Nil
Conditions of release:
Deficiency rectified.
Cohiba
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9308869
Flag:
Malta
Ship type:
bulk carrier
Gross tonnes:
88930
Deadweight:
174234
Date keel laid:
17 December 2004
Cargo type:
iron ore
Classification Society:
Bureau Veritas (BV)
International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:
DNV GL AS (DNVGL)
Last special survey:
01 September 2011
IMO registered owner:
5487093
Registered owner:
Oceanfire Owners Inc., Marshall Islands
IMO company:
5567784
ISM company:
TMS Dry Ltd, Marshall Islands
Charterer:
Cape Classic
Date time of detention:
24 July 2015 at 12:18
Port of detention:
Port Hedland, WA, Australia
Date time of release:
24 July 2015 at 17:36
Port of release:
Port Hedland, WA, Australia
Detention period:
0 d 5 h 18 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 fire pump defective.
Conditions of release:
Deficiency rectified.
K. Neptune
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9634892
Flag:
Panama
Ship type:
bulk carrier
Gross tonnes:
18462
Deadweight:
29037
Date keel laid:
28 December 2010
Cargo type:
bulk cargo (other dry)
Classification Society:
Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK)
International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:
Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK)
Last special survey:
 
IMO registered owner:
4184601
Registered owner:
N A Shipping SA, Panama
IMO company:
5307019
ISM company:
Apex Ship Management Pte Ltd, Singapore
Charterer:
S.K. Shipping
Date time of detention:
07 July 2015 at 09:00
Port of detention:
Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Date time of release:
10 July 2015 at 09:00
Port of release:
Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Detention period:
3 d 0 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 document crew safety, vessel safety and environment by ensuring critical operations are carried out effectively and that the vessel is prepared for an emergency.
Other serious deficiencies:
Fuel oil leak alarm tank has been bypassed. Inlet to tank has been plugged and pipe has been removed. Fuel oil leak line now goes straight to drain.
Conditions of release:
Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system external verification audit carried out.
Langeoog
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9506136
Flag:
Antigua and Barbuda
Ship type:
general cargo/multi-purpose ship
Gross tonnes:
4591
Deadweight:
5463
Date keel laid:
01 December 2008
Cargo type:
ammonium nitrate
Classification Society:
DNV GL AS (DNVGL)
International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:
Bureau Veritas (BV)
Last special survey:
04 July 2014
IMO registered owner:
4159386
Registered owner:
Reederei M Lauterjung GmbH & Co KG ms 'Langeoog, Germany
IMO company:
0586502
ISM company:
Sunship Schiffahrtskontor KG, Germany
Charterer:
Orica
Date time of detention:
03 July 2015 at 12:30
Port of detention:
Port Alma, QLD, Australia
Date time of release:
04 July 2015 at 20:45
Port of release:
Port Alma, QLD, Australia
Detention period:
1 d 8 h 15 min
Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time:
0 d 3 h 15 min
Recognised organisation (RO) attended:
No
ISM issuing authority attended:
Yes
Serious deficiencies related to RO:
Nil
Serious deficiencies relating to ISM:
The safety management system implemented does not ensure that navigation officers are given proper familiarisation with their duties related to safe navigation and protection of the environment prior to sailing.
Other serious deficiencies:
Nil
Conditions of release:
Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system external verification audit carried out.
Lily Fortune
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9196826
Flag:
Panama
Ship type:
bulk carrier
Gross tonnes:
50238
Deadweight:
91439
Date keel laid:
28 Juner 1999
Cargo type:
coal
Classification Society:
Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK)
International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:
Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK)
Last special survey:
12 April 2015
IMO registered owner:
4057840
Registered owner:
Trinity Shipholding Navigation SA & Christina Maritime SA, Panama
IMO company:
0293121
ISM company:
Taiheiyo Kisen Kaisha Ltd (Pacific Shipping Co Ltd), Japan
Charterer:
NYK
Date time of detention:
29 July 2015 at 17:00
Port of detention:
Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Date time of release:
29 July 2015 at 23:40
Port of release:
Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Detention period:
0 d 6 h 40 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:
The condition of the ship and its equipment are evidence that it is not maintained to conform with Safety of Life at Sea regulations, which ensure the ship will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons onboard.
Conditions of release:
Cargo holds hatch cover securing arrangments rectified. Remaining securing arrangements to be rectified by next port
Mekong River
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9378931
Flag:
Cyprus
Ship type:
container ship
Gross tonnes:
9940
Deadweight:
13760
Date keel laid:
29 December 2004
Cargo type:
containers
Classification Society:
DNV GL AS (DNVGL)
International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:
Bureau Veritas (BV)
Last special survey:
22 November 2013
IMO registered owner:
5489364
Registered owner:
Beheermaatschappij MS Mekong River BV, Netherlands
IMO company:
1922944
ISM company:
JR Ship Management BV, Netherlands
Charterer:
MSC
Date time of detention:
29 July 2015 at 12:00
Port of detention:
Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Date time of release:
30 July 2015 at 19:09
Port of release:
Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Detention period:
1 d 7 h 9 min
Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time:
1 d 5 h 9 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 does not ensure:

  • effective maintenance of the ship and equipment
  • an effective internal audit process.
Other serious deficiencies:
Two of three engine room fan dampers and A/C room dampers defective.
MF/HF radio defective. No successful coast station call since March 2015.
Sewage treatment plant defective.
Conditions of release:
Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system external verification audit carried out.
North Quay
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9487653
Flag:
Liberia
Ship type:
bulk carrier
Gross tonnes:
33044
Deadweight:
57000
Date keel laid:
02 September 2008
Cargo type:
ballast
Classification Society:
Bureau Veritas (BV)
International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:
Liberia
Last special survey:
08 May 2015
IMO registered owner:
5870929
Registered owner:
North Quay Schiffhartsgesellschaft mbH & Co KG, Germany
IMO company:
3028090
ISM company:
Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (Deutschland) GmbH & Co KG, Germany
Charterer:
Haynes Shipping
Date time of detention:
22 July 2015 at 13:00
Port of detention:
Geraldton, WA, Australia
Date time of release:
28 July 2015 at 16:00
Port of release:
Geraldton, WA, Australia
Detention period:
6 d 3 h 0 min
Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time:
4 d 20 h 0 min
Recognised organisation (RO) attended:
Yes
ISM issuing authority attended:
No
Serious deficiencies related to RO:
Funnel flaps middle lower, louvre type defective. Engine room dampers numbers 1, 3 and 4 louvre type defective. Funnel flaps not closing effectively JPG903.45 KB.
Serious deficiencies relating to ISM:
Nil
Other serious deficiencies:
Emergency fire pump unable to pressurise main fire line.
Conditions of release:
Vessel to comply with flag State dispensation and class recommendations valid for the single voyage from Geraldton to Fremantle.
Nyk Futago
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9487524
Flag:
Singapore
Ship type:
container ship
Gross tonnes:
44925
Deadweight:
52190
Date keel laid:
21 December 2010
Cargo type:
containers
Classification Society:
Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK)
International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:
Det Norske Veritas (DNV)
Last special survey:
15.04.2011
IMO registered owner:
5600602
Registered owner:
Chakra Shipping Pte Ltd, Singapore
IMO company:
0522961
ISM company:
Anglo-Eastern Ship Management Ltd, Hong Kong
Charterer:
NYK
Date time of detention:
16 July 2015 at 09:45
Port of detention:
Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Date time of release:
17 July 2015 at 02:00
Port of release:
Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Detention period:
0 d 16 h 15 min
Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time:
0 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:

Safety management system implemented does not document that: 

  • critical operations comply with procedures
  • reported non-conformities are analysed/corrected
  • the company makes sure appropriate manning is in place for all aspects of safe operation
  • ship and equipment are effectively maintained as required.
Other serious deficiencies:
Oily water separator defective.
Conditions of release:
Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system external verification audit carried out.
Ocean Clarion
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9410454
Flag:
Panama
Ship type:
bulk carrier
Gross tonnes:
89603
Deadweight:
176952
Date keel laid:
24 December 2004
Cargo type:
coal
Classification Society:
Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK)
International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:
Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK)
Last special survey:
06 March 2014
IMO registered owner:
0252609
Registered owner:
Myoken Maritime Corp, Japan
IMO company:
5157983
ISM company:
Misuga Kaiun (HK) Ltd, Hong Kong
Charterer:
Oldendorrf Asia
Date time of detention:
23 July 2015 at 13:06
Port of detention:
Gladstone, QLD, Australia
Date time of release:
24 July 2015 at 17:45
Port of release:
Gladstone, QLD, Australia
Detention period:
1 d 4 h 39 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 failed to ensure that:

  • the vessel has adequate and appropriate charts for undertaking safe voyages
  • critical equipment/system is maintained for emergency operation.
Other serious deficiencies:
Nil
Conditions of release:
Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system external verification audit carried out.
Rodds Bay
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
7127364
Flag:
Cook Islands
Ship type:
tugboat
Gross tonnes:
165
Deadweight:
112
Date keel laid:
01 January 1971
Cargo type:
other
Classification Society:
no class
International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:
 
Last special survey:
16 January 2014
IMO registered owner:
5744517
Registered owner:
PMCS Inc, Cook Islands
IMO company:
1145741
ISM company:
'Almaris' Hubert Kiepe Schiffahrts KG, Germany
Charterer:
Pacific Marine Fiji
Date time of detention:
10 July 2015 at 12:00
Port of detention:
Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Date time of release:
24 July 2015 at 17:45
Port of release:
Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Detention period:
14 d 5 h 45 min
Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time:
14 d 5 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:

All nine crew members have non-compliant Seafarers Employment Agreements:

  • Four crew members have independent contractor crew service agreements.
  • No leave entitlements are documented.
  • Five crew members have agreements which limit crew to ten days leave annually.

Vessel has not had an annual safety inspection by flag state for more than 16 months. Last documented annual safety inspection by flag State was on 12 March 2014. No evidence of extension being issued or requested from flag State by operator.

Conditions of release:
Vessel to comply with Flag Statement dated 20 July 2015.
Sunny Sky
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9604756
Flag:
Singapore
Ship type:
bulk carrier
Gross tonnes:
17019
Deadweight:
28390
Date keel laid:
07 May 2010
Cargo type:
alumina
Classification Society:
Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK)
International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:
Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK)
Last special survey:
 
IMO registered owner:
5689801
Registered owner:
Diamond Star Shipping Pte Ltd, Singapore
IMO company:
0523249
ISM company:
Daiichi Chuo Marine Co Ltd, Japan
Charterer:
"K" Line
Date time of detention:
13 July 2015 at 15:00
Port of detention:
Gladstone, QLD, Australia
Date time of release:
14 July 2015 at 15:00
Port of release:
Gladstone, QLD, Australia
Detention period:
1 d 0 h 0 min
Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time:
0 d 9 h 15 min
Recognised organisation (RO) attended:
Yes
ISM issuing authority attended:
Yes
Serious deficiencies related to RO:
Nil
Serious deficiencies relating to ISM:

Shipboard safety management system implemented does not ensure that:

  • vessel has appropriate and current navigation charts for intended passages
  • vessel complies with the coastal state's regulations
  • the bridge officers carry out safe navigational practices.
Other serious deficiencies:
Nil
Conditions of release:
Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system external verification audit carried out.
Teras Sunrise
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9526033
Flag:
Singapore
Ship type:
Mobile offshore drilling units / Floating production storage and offloading
Gross tonnes:
19842
Deadweight:
13022
Date keel laid:
27 October 2009
Cargo type:
non cargo carrying
Classification Society:
American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)
International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:
American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)
Last special survey:
26 May 2014
IMO registered owner:
5732749
Registered owner:
Teras Sunrise Pte Ltd, Singapore
IMO company:
5330700
ISM company:
Teras Offshore Pte Ltd, Singapore
Charterer:
Teras
Date time of detention:
30 July 2015 at 12:00
Port of detention:
Dampier, WA, Australia
Date time of release:
12 August 2015 at 11:00
Port of release:
Dampier, WA, Australia
Detention period:
12 d 23 h 0 min
Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time:
5 d 3 h 0 min
Recognised organisation (RO) attended:
Yes
ISM issuing authority attended:
Yes
Serious deficiencies related to RO:
Machinery space number 1, 2 and 3 - fire dampers defective. Fire dampers cannot be closed JPG153.06 KB.
Serious deficiencies relating to ISM:
Safety management system implemented fails to satisfy elements 7, 8 and 10 of the ISM Code.
Other serious deficiencies:
Quick closing valves for fuel tanks in machinery space numbers 1 and 2 defective.
Lifeboat numbers 2 and 3 - engine unable to be started.
Conditions of release:
Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system external verification audit carried out.
Van Iris
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9078220
Flag:
Panama
Ship type:
vehicle carrier
Gross tonnes:
47367
Deadweight:
12229
Date keel laid:
10 February 1994
Cargo type:
vehicles
Classification Society:
Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK)
International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:
Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK)
Last special survey:
26 June 2014
IMO registered owner:
1433521
Registered owner:
Olive Investment Corp SA, Panama
IMO company:
0017463
ISM company:
Wallem Shipmanagement Ltd (WSM), Hong Kong
Charterer:
"K" Line
Date time of detention:
01 July 2015 at 12:00
Port of detention:
Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Date time of release:
02 July 2015 at 08:00
Port of release:
Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Detention period:
0 d 20 h 0 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:

Oily water separator defective. Oil content meter constantly in alarm.

Alarming overboard pipe JPG272.86 KB removed and found to be heavily contaminated with oily sludge JPG445.11 KB as was the overboard valve. 

Last recorded discharge by oily water separator was on 22 June 2015 in position 15 49 N and 133 36 E.
Sewage treatment plant defective. Activated sludge return line empty and dry JPG290.99 KB.

Conditions of release:
Deficiencies rectified.
Western Houston
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9455911
Flag:
Hong Kong, China
Ship type:
bulk carrier
Gross tonnes:
19998
Deadweight:
31639
Date keel laid:
28 December 2011
Cargo type:
scrap metal
Classification Society:
DNV GL AS (DNVGL)
International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:
Det Norske Veritas (DNV)
Last special survey:
08 November 2014
IMO registered owner:
5695486
Registered owner:
SFL Clyde Inc, Liberia
IMO company:
5521511
ISM company:
SeaTeam Management Pte Ltd, Singapore
Charterer:
One Steel Recycling
Date time of detention:
15 July 2015 at 14:45
Port of detention:
Townsville, QLD, Australia
Date time of release:
16 July 2015 at 17:30
Port of release:
Townsville, QLD, Australia
Detention period:
1 d 2 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:
Emergency generator failed to automatically connect to emergency switchboard.
Conditions of release:
Deficiency rectified.
Last updated: 29 April 2021