Ship detention list—March 2021

Details of ships that we detained in Australian ports during March 2021.
Aktea R
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number9554171
FlagMalta
Ship typebulk carrier
Gross tonnes17018
Deadweight28372
Date keel laid25 September 2009
Cargo typesugar
Classification societyNippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK)
International safety management (ISM) issuing authorityNippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK)
Last special survey09 October 2020
IMO Registered owner5499533
Registered owner (RO)Rema Maritime Ltd, Malta
IMO company1252076
ISM companyJ G Roussos Shipping SA, Liberia
ChartererGlencore Baltnav Singapore PTE LTD
Date time of detention25 March 2021 at 11:30
Port of detentionCairns, QLD, Australia
Date time of release28 March 2021 at 18:25
Port of releaseCairns, QLD, Australia
Detention period3 d 6 h 55 min
Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time2 d 1 h 25 min
Recognised organisation ro attendedYes
International safety management (ISM) issuing authority attendedNo
Serious deficiencies related to ROMajority of ballast tank self-closing vents defective.
Serious deficiencies relating to ISMThe safety management systems fails to ensure effective maintenance.
Other serious deficienciesPilot transfer arrangements unsafe.
Conditions of releaseDeficiencies rectified and additional Safety Management System Audit carried out.
Annita
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number9282869
FlagGreece
Ship typebulk carrier
Gross tonnes31198
Deadweight53688
Date keel laid19 January 2004
Cargo typegrain
Classification societyNippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK)
International safety management (ISM) issuing authorityNippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK)
Last special survey11 November 2017
IMO Registered owner4082940
Registered owner (RO)Anna Shipping Inc, Liberia
IMO company620439
ISM companyZ & G Halcoussis Co Ltd, Liberia
Charterer 
Date time of detention18 March 2021 at 13:30
Port of detentionMelbourne, VIC, Australia
Date time of release22 March 2021 at 14:50
Port of releaseMelbourne, VIC, Australia
Detention period4 d 1 h 20 min
Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time0
Recognised organisation ro attendedYes
International safety management (ISM) issuing authority attendedYes
Serious deficiencies related to RONIL
Serious deficiencies relating to ISMThe safety management systems fails to ensure effective maintenance.
Other serious deficienciesSewage treatment plant defective.
Conditions of releaseDeficiencies rectified and additional Safety Management System Audit carried out.
Bulk Orion
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number9500039
FlagMarshall Islands
Ship typebulk carrier
Gross tonnes31760
Deadweight56155
Date keel laid25 December 2010
Cargo typecement products
Classification societyNippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK)
International safety management (ISM) issuing authorityNippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK)
Last special survey01 September 2016
IMO Registered owner4046788
Registered owner (RO)Silver Star Ship Line SA, Panama
IMO company5916632
ISM companyOrient Line Corp, Japan
ChartererMOL
Date time of detention22 March 2021 at 10:30
Port of detentionPort Kembla, NSW, Australia
Date time of release26 March 2021 at 17:00
Port of releasePort Kembla, NSW, Australia
Detention period4 d 6 h 30 min
Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time0
Recognised organisation ro attendedYes
International safety management (ISM) issuing authority attendedYes
Serious deficiencies related to RONIL
Serious deficiencies relating to ISMThe safety management systems fails to ensure effective maintenance and effective procedures for shipboard operations
Other serious deficienciesBoth ER fan dampers defective.
Conditions of releaseDeficiencies rectified and additional Safety Management System Audit carried out.
Dong-a Metis
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number9419747
FlagPanama
Ship typevehicle carrier
Gross tonnes60396
Deadweight22582
Date keel laid05 December 2008
Cargo typevehicles
Classification societyKorean Register (KRS)
International safety management (ISM) issuing authorityKorean Register (KRS)
Last special survey04 May 2020
IMO Registered owner6038837
Registered owner (RO)DAT Metis Maritime SA, Panama
IMO company5287602
ISM companyDAT Maritime Co Ltd, India
Charterer 
Date time of detention12 March 2021 at 15:00
Port of detentionPort Kembla, NSW, Australia
Date time of release13 March 2021 at 09:15
Port of releasePort Kembla, NSW, Australia
Detention period0 d 18 h 15 min
Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time0 d 5 h 15 min
Recognised organisation ro attendedYes
International safety management (ISM) issuing authority attendedNo
Serious deficiencies related to ROER funnel dampers are defective & No.3 ER fan dampener defective.
Serious deficiencies relating to ISMNIL
Other serious deficienciesNIL
Conditions of releaseTemporary repairs enacted to satisfaction of Class and AMSA. Condition of Class issued for permanent repairs by 11 April 2021.
Ever Brilliant
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number9520998
FlagPanama
Ship typebulk carrier
Gross tonnes17018
Deadweight28367
Date keel laid31 January 2009
Cargo typecement products
Classification societyNippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK)
International safety management (ISM) issuing authorityNippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK)
Last special survey29 September 2019
IMO Registered owner5677873
Registered owner (RO)Black Sea Steamship SA, Panama
IMO company1581022
ISM companyFirst Steamship SA (FSSA), Panama
ChartererClipper
Date time of detention10 March 2021 at 12:45
Port of detentionBrisbane, QLD, Australia
Date time of release15 March 2021 at 15:15
Port of releaseBrisbane, QLD, Australia
Detention period5 d 2 h 30 min
Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time0
Recognised organisation ro attendedYes
International safety management (ISM) issuing authority attendedYes
Serious deficiencies related to RONIL
Serious deficiencies relating to ISMThe Safety Management System does not ensure effective procedures for key shipboard operations and maintenance of the vessel.
Other serious deficienciesCrew working at heights without fall prevention or PPE.
Conditions of releaseDeficiencies rectified and additional Safety Management System Audit carried out.
Ever Brilliant
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number9520998
FlagPanama
Ship typebulk carrier
Gross tonnes17018
Deadweight28367
Date keel laid31 January 2009
Cargo typecement products
Classification societyNippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK)
International safety management (ISM) issuing authorityNippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK)
Last special survey29 September 2019
IMO Registered owner5677873
Registered owner (RO)Black Sea Steamship SA, Panama
IMO company1581022
ISM companyFirst Steamship SA (FSSA), Panama
ChartererClipper
Date time of detention10 March 2021 at 12:45
Port of detentionBrisbane, QLD, Australia
Date time of release15 March 2021 at 15:15
Port of releaseBrisbane, QLD, Australia
Detention period5 d 2 h 30 min
Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time0
Recognised organisation ro attendedYes
International safety management (ISM) issuing authority attendedYes
Serious deficiencies related to RONIL
Serious deficiencies relating to ISMThe Safety Management System does not ensure effective procedures for key shipboard operations and maintenance of the vessel.
Other serious deficienciesCrew working at heights without fall prevention or PPE.
Conditions of releaseDeficiencies rectified and additional Safety Management System Audit carried out.
GH Power
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number9233301
FlagHong Kong, China
Ship typebulk carrier
Gross tonnes39994
Deadweight76421
Date keel laid04 August 2001
Cargo typegrain
Classification societyLloyd's Register (LR)
International safety management (ISM) issuing authorityLloyd's Register (LR)
Last special survey31 January 2017
IMO Registered owner5629144
Registered owner (RO)Bryance Group Ltd, British Virgin Islands
IMO company17463
ISM companyWallem Shipmanagement Ltd (WSM), China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
ChartererPan Ocean
Date time of detention03 March 2021 at 12:15
Port of detentionBrisbane, QLD, Australia
Date time of release08 March 2021 at 11:45
Port of releaseBrisbane, QLD, Australia
Detention period4 d 23 h 30 min
Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time0
Recognised organisation ro attendedNo
International safety management (ISM) issuing authority attendedNo
Serious deficiencies related to RONIL
Serious deficiencies relating to ISMNIL
Other serious deficienciesAccommodation air conditioner inlet fire damper defective. Objective evidence that the crew are not familiar with essential shipboard procedures relating to safety
Conditions of releaseDeficiency rectified and familiarity to essential shipboard procedures to safety demonstrated to satisfaction of flag State and AMSA
Greenery Sea
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number9650494
FlagPanama
Ship typebulk carrier
Gross tonnes22402
Deadweight35207
Date keel laid08 October 2011
Cargo typegeneral/mixed cargo
Classification societyBureau Veritas (BV)
International safety management (ISM) issuing authorityBureau Veritas (BV)
Last special survey21 June 2017
IMO Registered owner5670023
Registered owner (RO)Green Sea Shipping SA, Panama
IMO company1145711
ISM companyParakou Shipping Ltd, China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
ChartererChun An International Logistics Co Ltd
Date time of detention22 March 2021 at 09:00
Port of detentionPort Hedland, WA, Australia
Date time of release23 March 2021 at 14:00
Port of releasePort Hedland, WA, Australia
Detention period1 d 5 h 0 min
Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time0
Recognised organisation ro attendedNo
International safety management (ISM) issuing authority attendedNo
Serious deficiencies related to RONIL
Serious deficiencies relating to ISMNIL
Other serious deficienciesAlternate power supply for GMDSS defective. Several ballast tank air vent closing arrangements defective.
Conditions of releaseDeficiencies rectified.
Huang Shan
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number9268813
FlagPanama
Ship typebulk carrier
Gross tonnes91165
Deadweight175980
Date keel laid07 February 2003
Cargo typeiron ore
Classification societyAmerican Bureau of Shipping (ABS)
International safety management (ISM) issuing authorityCR Classification Society (CCRS)
Last special survey27 August 2018
IMO Registered owner4086528
Registered owner (RO)Clifford Navigation Corp, Marshall Islands
IMO company500374
ISM companySincere Navigation Corp, China, Taiwan Province
ChartererRio Tinto
Date time of detention04 March 2021 at 11:15
Port of detentionDampier, WA, Australia
Date time of release05 March 2021 at 11:30
Port of releaseDampier, WA, Australia
Detention period1 d 0 h 15 min
Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time0
Recognised organisation ro attendedNo
International safety management (ISM) issuing authority attendedNo
Serious deficiencies related to RONIL
Serious deficiencies relating to ISMNIL
Other serious deficienciesSewage treatment plant not operational
Conditions of releaseDeficiency rectified.
Hydra Dawn
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number9607447
FlagMarshall Islands
Ship typebulk carrier
Gross tonnes24341
Deadweight34274
Date keel laid28 December 2011
Cargo typealumina
Classification societyDNV GL AS (DNVGL)
International safety management (ISM) issuing authorityNippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK)
Last special survey01 January 2017
IMO Registered owner6162496
Registered owner (RO)Victorious Shipping & Trading Ltd, Marshall Islands
IMO company1575704
ISM companyLamda Maritime S.A, Panama
Charterer 
Date time of detention29 March 2021 at 12:10
Port of detentionGladstone, QLD, Australia
Date time of release31 March 2021 at 19:50
Port of releaseGladstone, QLD, Australia
Detention period2 d 7 h 40 min
Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time1 d 23 h 35 min
Recognised organisation ro attendedNo
International safety management (ISM) issuing authority attendedNo
Serious deficiencies related to RONIL
Serious deficiencies relating to ISMNIL
Other serious deficienciesEmergency Generator unable to be automatically started and supply the required load
Conditions of releaseDeficiency rectified.
Irene II
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number9346354
FlagMarshall Islands
Ship typebulk carrier
Gross tonnes90091
Deadweight180184
Date keel laid12 March 2004
Cargo typeiron ore
Classification societyDNV GL AS (DNVGL)
International safety management (ISM) issuing authorityLloyd's Register (LR)
Last special survey29 January 2016
IMO Registered owner5807952
Registered owner (RO)Crux Shipping Inc, Marshall Islands
IMO company6096697
ISM companyTsakos Conbulk Services (TCB) Ltd, Greece
ChartererPAN OCEAN
Date time of detention17 March 2021 at 10:30
Port of detentionDampier, WA, Australia
Date time of release18 March 2021 at 09:30
Port of releaseDampier, WA, Australia
Detention period0 d 23 h 0 min
Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time0
Recognised organisation ro attendedNo
International safety management (ISM) issuing authority attendedNo
Serious deficiencies related to RONIL
Serious deficiencies relating to ISMNIL
Other serious deficienciesEmergency fire pump, unable to pressurise the fire mains
Conditions of releaseDeficiency rectified. 
Jupiter Leader
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number9402756
FlagPanama
Ship typevehicle carrier
Gross tonnes44412
Deadweight12889
Date keel laid24 March 2008
Cargo typevehicles
Classification societyNippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK)
International safety management (ISM) issuing authorityNippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK)
Last special survey02 December 2018
IMO Registered owner6113311
Registered owner (RO)Jupiter Line Navigation SA, Panama
IMO company5014361
ISM companySandigan Ship Services Inc, Philippines
ChartererNYK Line
Date time of detention17 March 2021 at 12:45
Port of detentionMelbourne, VIC, Australia
Date time of release17 March 2021 at 20:35
Port of releaseMelbourne, VIC, Australia
Detention period0 d 7 h 50 min
Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time0
Recognised organisation ro attendedNo
International safety management (ISM) issuing authority attendedNo
Serious deficiencies related to RONIL
Serious deficiencies relating to ISMNIL
Other serious deficienciesAft hook on port lifeboat and forward hook on starboard lifeboat not set correctly.
Conditions of releaseDeficiency rectified.
Maple Rising
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number9291341
FlagPanama
Ship typebulk carrier
Gross tonnes50464
Deadweight91443
Date keel laid22 May 2002
Cargo typebauxite
Classification societyNippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK)
International safety management (ISM) issuing authorityNippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK)
Last special survey26 January 2019
IMO Registered owner6189451
Registered owner (RO)Maple Ocean Shipping Ltd, China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
IMO company5513878
ISM companyDia Yuan International Shipping Co Ltd, China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
ChartererNYK
Date time of detention05 March 2021 at 10:20
Port of detentionWeipa, QLD, Australia
Date time of release15 March 2021 at 00:00
Port of releaseWeipa, QLD, Australia
Detention period9 d 13 h 40 min
Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time9 d 3 h 30 min
Recognised organisation ro attendedNo
International safety management (ISM) issuing authority attendedNo
Serious deficiencies related to RONIL
Serious deficiencies relating to ISMNIL
Other serious deficienciesObjective evidence that the crew are not familiar with essential shipboard procedures relating to safety
Conditions of releaseDeficiencies rectified. 
Minoan Sky
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number9422328
FlagLiberia
Ship typebulk carrier
Gross tonnes40170
Deadweight 
Date keel laid11 January 2008
Cargo typegrain
Classification societyLloyd's Register (LR)
International safety management (ISM) issuing authorityLloyd's Register (LR)
Last special survey20 May 2018
IMO Registered owner6157867
Registered owner (RO)Firenze Seas SA, Liberia
IMO company1874611
ISM companyMODION MARITIME MANAGEMENT S.A., Marshall Islands
ChartererARASCO
Date time of detention23 March 2021 at 16:00
Port of detentionFremantle, WA, Australia
Date time of release24 March 2021 at 13:24
Port of releaseFremantle, WA, Australia
Detention period0 d 21 h 24 min
Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time0
Recognised organisation ro attendedYes
International safety management (ISM) issuing authority attendedYes
Serious deficiencies related to RONIL
Serious deficiencies relating to ISMNIL
Other serious deficienciesRescue boat engine defective. Multiple Air vents for ballast tanks defective.
Conditions of releaseDeficiencies rectified.
Movers 3
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number9250244
FlagPanama
Ship typebulk carrier
Gross tonnes52989
Deadweight91765
Date keel laid22 November 2001
Cargo typeballast
Classification societyKorean Register (KRS)
International safety management (ISM) issuing authorityKorean Register (KRS)
Last special survey17 January 2020
IMO Registered owner6091988
Registered owner (RO)M3 Trading & Maritime Transportation Co Inc, Panama
IMO company6107587
ISM companyAswan Shipping Denizcilik ve Ithalat Ihracat AS, Turkey
ChartererCosco l Perfect Bulk
Date time of detention04 March 2021 at 13:50
Port of detentionWeipa, QLD, Australia
Date time of releaseat 29 April 2021 at 14:36
Port of releaseWeipa, QLD, Australia
Detention period56 d 0 h 46 min
Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time 
Recognised organisation ro attendedYes
International safety management (ISM) issuing authority attendedYes
Serious deficiencies related to RONIL
Serious deficiencies relating to ISMSafety Management System does not ensure that the ship is surveyed to ensure that the certificates are kept valid.
Other serious deficienciesAnnual survey for five statutory certificates not conducted. Defective freezer (meat soft to touch). Quality and Quantity of food (fresh fruit and vegetables) not suitable.
Conditions of releaseDeficiencies rectified and additional Safety Management System Audit carried out.
New Leader
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number9471795
FlagPanama
Ship typebulk carrier
Gross tonnes22683
Deadweight36830
Date keel laid24 January 2011
Cargo typealumina
Classification societyDNV GL AS (DNVGL)
International safety management (ISM) issuing authorityDNV GL AS (DNVGL)
Last special survey01 September 2016
IMO Registered owner5812374
Registered owner (RO)Peachleaf Shipping Co, Liberia
IMO company5137597
ISM companyNew Shipping Ltd, Liberia
Charterer 
Date time of detention23 March 2021 at 16:00
Port of detentionFremantle, WA, Australia
Date time of release25 March 2021 at 08:42
Port of releaseFremantle, WA, Australia
Detention period1 d 16 h 42 min
Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time0
Recognised organisation ro attendedYes
International safety management (ISM) issuing authority attendedYes
Serious deficiencies related to RONIL
Serious deficiencies relating to ISMThe Safety Management System does not ensure  emergency preparedness or maintenance of the ship
Other serious deficienciesOily water separator defective
Conditions of releaseDeficiencies rectified and additional Safety Management System Audit carried out.
Sino Bridge
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number9292175
FlagPanama
Ship typecontainer ship
Gross tonnes54519
Deadweight65038
Date keel laid13 July 2004
Cargo typecontainers
Classification societyKorean Register (KRS)
International safety management (ISM) issuing authorityKorean Register (KRS)
Last special survey20 February 2020
IMO Registered owner5845364
Registered owner (RO)Sino Bridge SA,
IMO company5859862
ISM companySinokor Ship Management Co Ltd,
ChartererMaersk
Date time of detention05 March 2021 at 16:30
Port of detentionFremantle, WA, Australia
Date time of release06 March 2021 at 16:45
Port of releaseFremantle, WA, Australia
Detention period1 d 0 h 15 min
Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time0 d 9 h 45 min
Recognised organisation ro attendedYes
International safety management (ISM) issuing authority attendedYes
Serious deficiencies related to ROVarious ventilator closing devices for bow thruster room and cargo holds defective.
Serious deficiencies relating to ISMNIL
Other serious deficienciesNIL
Conditions of releaseDeficiencies rectified.
Yue Dian 85
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number9553787
FlagHong Kong, China
Ship typebulk carrier
Gross tonnes47984
Deadweight87329
Date keel laid26 August 2010
Cargo typecoal
Classification societyLloyd's Register (LR)
International safety management (ISM) issuing authorityLloyd's Register (LR)
Last special survey01 January 2016
IMO Registered owner5577644
Registered owner (RO)UHI Marco Ocean Transportation Ltd, China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
IMO company17463
ISM companyWallem Shipmanagement Ltd (WSM), China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
ChartererChina Steel Corporation
Date time of detention31 March 2021 at 17:30
Port of detentionAbbot Point, QLD, Australia
Date time of release01 April 2021 at 16:30
Port of releaseAbbot Point, QLD, Australia
Detention period0 d 23 h 0 min
Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time0 d 21 h 30 min
Recognised organisation ro attendedNo
International safety management (ISM) issuing authority attendedNo
Serious deficiencies related to RONIL
Serious deficiencies relating to ISMNIL
Other serious deficienciesSeafarers onboard not paid in full every month in accordance with Seafarer Employment Agreement.
Conditions of releaseSeafarers paid outstanding monies and Rectification Action Plan to be implemented and all deficiencies rectified by the dates specified within the plan
Last updated: 2 September 2021