Details of ships that we detained in Australian ports during May 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: 336
Number of deficiencies found: 795
Number of foreign ships detained: 19
Number of Australian ships inspected: 6
Number of deficiencies found: 1
Number of Australian ships detained: 0
- Abu Al Abyad
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number: 9494022 Flag: Liberia Ship type: bulk carrier Gross tonnes: 33202 Deadweight: 57369 Date keel laid: 01 November 2010 Cargo type: alumina Classification Society: Lloyd's Register (LR) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority: Lloyd's Register (LR) Last special survey: 05 October 2015 IMO registered owner: 5571574 Registered owner: Abu Al Abyad Shipping Inc, Liberia IMO company: 0633341 ISM company: Abu Dhabi National Tanker Co (ADNATCO), United Arab Emirates Charterer: Oman Ship Management Co. Date time of detention: 24 May 2017 at 13:00 Port of detention: Gladstone, QLD, Australia Date time of release: 25 May 2017 at 22:30 Port of release: Gladstone, QLD, Australia Detention period: 1 d 9 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 fails to ensure defective equipment was reported to relevant authorities in a timely manner and failed to ensure that auxiliary machinery is maintained in a fit state after survey. Other serious deficiencies: Nil Conditions of release: Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system audit carried out.
- Andreas K
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number: 9438121 Flag: Cyprus Ship type: bulk carrier Gross tonnes: 51130 Deadweight: 91873 Date keel laid: 16 December 2008 Cargo type: bauxite Classification Society: Lloyd's Register (LR) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority: Lloyd's Register (LR) Last special survey: 08 December 2012 IMO registered owner: 5495500 Registered owner: Maxdodeka Shipping Corp, Liberia IMO company: 5873999 ISM company: Safe Bulkers Management Ltd, Cyprus Charterer: Rio Tinto Date time of detention: 10 May 2017 at 20:00 Port of detention: Weipa, QLD, Australia Date time of release: 11 May 2017 at 15:42 Port of release: Weipa, QLD, Australia Detention period: 0 d 19 h 42 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: The condition of the ship and its equipment (LSA, loadline and gangway) has not been maintained after survey as required by Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) I/11. Conditions of release: Deficiencies rectified.
- Ansac Christine Nancy
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number: 9614311 Flag: Panama Ship type: general cargo/multi-purpose ship Gross tonnes: 20992 Deadweight: 32836 Date keel laid: 09 December 2011 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: 10 September 2015 IMO registered owner: 4055110 Registered owner: Pacific New Wave SA, Panama IMO company: 1027944 ISM company: Santoku Senpaku Co Ltd, Japan Charterer: Oldendolf Date time of detention: 22.05.2017 at 14:18 Port of detention: Brisbane, QLD, Australia Date time of release: 23 May 2017 at 10:00 Port of release: Brisbane, QLD, Australia Detention period: 0 d 19 h 42 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: The safety management system implemented does not ensure effective implementation of procedures and instructions for key shipboard operations concerning the safe navigation of the ship and use of appropriate charts.. Other serious deficiencies: Nil Conditions of release: Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system audit carried out.
- Ashok
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number: 9481697 Flag: Cyprus Ship type: bulk carrier Gross tonnes: 62271 Deadweight: 106432 Date keel laid: 03 August 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: 03 August 2012 IMO registered owner: 5631030 Registered owner: Essar Shipping (Cyprus) Ltd, Cyprus IMO company: 0040916 ISM company: Essar Shipping Ports & Logistics Ltd, India Charterer: Avani Shipping Date time of detention: 05 May 2017 at 16:30 Port of detention: Hay Point, QLD, Australia Date time of release: 06 May 2017 at 15:00 Port of release: Hay Point, QLD, Australia Detention period: 0 d 22 h 30 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time: 0 d 1 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: Repeated cases of non-payment of wages for extended periods (not in accordance with MLC 2006). Conditions of release: Company Rectification Action Plan dated 5 May 2017, as provisionally accepted by Flag State, to be implemented immediately and to be applied to all its managed vessels.
- Astral Express
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number: 9258363 Flag: Hong Kong, China Ship type: oil tanker Gross tonnes: 27969 Deadweight: 45770 Date keel laid: 19 February 2002 Cargo type: petroleum products Classification Society: American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority: American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Last special survey: 18 December 2012 IMO registered owner: 5596652 Registered owner: Maxco Shipping Ltd, Hong Kong IMO company: 1983906 ISM company: Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (Singapore) Pte Ltd (BSM SDC2), Singapore Charterer: MOL Date time of detention: 17 May 2017 at 12:00 Port of detention: Newcastle, NSW, Australia Date time of release: 19 May 2017 at 13:30 Port of release: Newcastle, NSW, Australia Detention period: 2 d 1 h 30 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time: 1 d 20 h 30 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 has not ensured effective maintenance of ship and its equipment. Other serious deficiencies: Lifeboat engine unable to turn propeller in either direction.
Cargo tank dome (on deck) sealing arrangements defective. Evidence of cargo leakage at many places. (Vessel carrying petroleum products).Conditions of release: Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system audit carried out.
- Barwon
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number: 9708318 Flag: Liberia Ship type: bulk carrier Gross tonnes: 41650 Deadweight: 78182 Date keel laid: 14 November 2013 Cargo type: salt Classification Society: Korean Register of Shipping (KRS) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority: Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) Last special survey: 19 March 2015 IMO registered owner: 1027958 Registered owner: Lucretia Shipping S.A., Panama IMO company: 1027944 ISM company: Santoku Senpaku Co Ltd, Japan Charterer: Rio Tinto Date time of detention: 23 May 2017 at 11:00 Port of detention: Port Hedland, WA, Australia Date time of release: 24 May 2017 at 17:00 Port of release: Port Hedland, WA, Australia Detention period: 1 d 6 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: Emergency generator defective. Conditions of release: Deficiency rectified.
- Densa Cheetah
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number: 9649122 Flag: Malta Ship type: bulk carrier Gross tonnes: 22709 Deadweight: Date keel laid: 02 February 2013 Cargo type: grain Classification Society: American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority: American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Last special survey: 24 July 2013 IMO registered owner: 5667537 Registered owner: Cheetah Marine & Trading Ltd, Malta IMO company: 5505864 ISM company: Marinsa Denizcilik Anonim Sirketi, Turkey Charterer: PCL Shipping Date time of detention: 29 May 2017 at 14:30 Port of detention: Fremantle, WA, Australia Date time of release: 29 May 2017 at 16:45 Port of release: Fremantle, WA, Australia Detention period: 0 d 2 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: Rescue boat engine inoperative. Conditions of release: Deficiency rectified.
- Falcon Confidence
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number: 9308871 Flag: Liberia Ship type: bulk carrier Gross tonnes: 88853 Deadweight: 174350 Date keel laid: 17 December 2004 Cargo type: iron ore Classification Society: Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority: Liberia Last special survey: 19 January 2017 IMO registered owner: 5633036 Registered owner: Falcon Confidence Shipping Ltd, Liberia IMO company: 1481399 ISM company: J Bekkers Co BV, Netherlands Charterer: Rio Tinto Date time of detention: 11 May 2017 at 17:30 Port of detention: Dampier, WA, Australia Date time of release: 13 May 2017 at 10:45 Port of release: Dampier, WA, Australia Detention period: 1 d 17 h 15 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time: 0 d 23 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 fails to ensure effective implementation of elements 7, 8 and 10 of the ISM code relating to critical shipboard operations, emergency preparedness with respect to fire safety systems, life saving equipment and cargo operations and maintenance of ship and equipment. Other serious deficiencies: Emergency Fire Pump unable to pressurise fire main. Conditions of release: Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system audit carried out.
- FPMC B Guard
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number: 9445265 Flag: Liberia Ship type: bulk carrier Gross tonnes: 94710 Deadweight: 180141 Date keel laid: 08 October 2010 Cargo type: coal Classification Society: China Classification Society (CCS) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority: Liberia Last special survey: 27 July 2016 IMO registered owner: 4162575 Registered owner: FPMC Guard Marine Corp, Liberia IMO company: 0882415 ISM company: Formosa Plastics Marine Corp, Taiwan Charterer: Formosa Plastics Marine Corp Date time of detention: 02 May 2017 at 12:45 Port of detention: Newcastle, NSW, Australia Date time of release: 02 May 2017 at 20:00 Port of release: Newcastle, NSW, Australia Detention period: 0 d 7 h 15 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 fails to ensure effective maintenance of ship and equipment and the operation of critical equipment with respect to fire safety systems, life saving equipment and cargo operations. Other serious deficiencies: Nil Conditions of release: Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system audit carried out.
- IVS Raffles
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number: 9620138 Flag: Singapore Ship type: bulk carrier Gross tonnes: 20928 Deadweight: 32046 Date keel laid: 08.12.2011 Cargo type: salt Classification Society: Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority: Det Norske Veritas (DNV) Last special survey: 15 July 2013 IMO registered owner: 5608951 Registered owner: IVS Bulk 612 Pte Ltd, Singapore IMO company: 5709115 ISM company: Grindrod Ship Management, a division of Grindrod Shipping Pte Ltd, Singapore Charterer: Cargil Date time of detention: 02 May 2017 at 13:30 Port of detention: Dampier, WA, Australia Date time of release: 03 May 2017 at 13:00 Port of release: Dampier, WA, Australia Detention period: 0 d 23 h 30 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time: 0 d 17 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: Numbers 1, 2 and 3 booby hatch cover (forward and aft) not weather tight. JPG522.72 KB Conditions of release: Deficiency rectified.
- Kiunga Chief
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number: 9195119 Flag: Papua New Guinea Ship type: general cargo/multi-purpose ship Gross tonnes: 4322 Deadweight: 6225 Date keel laid: 10 June 1998 Cargo type: containers Classification Society: Lloyd's Register (LR) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority: Lloyd's Register (LR) Last special survey: 25 August 2014 IMO registered owner: 1007871 Registered owner: Consort Express Lines Pty Ltd, Papua New Guinea IMO company: 1007871 ISM company: Consort Express Lines Pty Ltd, Papua New Guinea Charterer: O K TEDI Date time of detention: 29 May 2017 at 13:30 Port of detention: Brisbane, QLD, Australia Date time of release: 07 June 2017 at 10:30 Port of release: Brisbane, QLD, Australia Detention period: 8 d 21 h 0 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time: 8 d 10 h 29 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 that the vessel can effectively respond to hazards and emergency situations as evidenced by deficiencies issued for fire safety, loadline, life saving equipment, hours of work and rest and life saving equipment. Other serious deficiencies: Nil Conditions of release: Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system audit carried out.
- Liberator
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number: 9364851 Flag: Liberia Ship type: bulk carrier Gross tonnes: 16951 Deadweight: 28414 Date keel laid: 25 December 2004 Cargo type: ballast Classification Society: Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority: Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) Last special survey: 06 May 2016 IMO registered owner: 5782785 Registered owner: Unique Navigation SA, Liberia IMO company: 0070478 ISM company: Evalend Shipping Co SA, Panama Charterer: Raffles Shipping Date time of detention: 01 May 2017 at 13:15 Port of detention: Port Adelaide, SA, Australia Date time of release: 05 May 2017 at 11:00 Port of release: Port Adelaide, SA, Australia Detention period: 3 d 21 h 45 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 fails to ensure appropriate resources and personnel and using old edition charts and small scale charts for navigating around Australian coast. Other serious deficiencies: Nine seafarers on board in excess of 12 month limit prescribed in both the safety management system and the Seafarer Employment Agreements terms and conditions governing employment, with no intention to relieve at this port.
Insufficient quantities of fresh provisions on board to last until next intended stores port.Conditions of release: Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system audit carried out.
- Manasota
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number: 9275957 Flag: Malta Ship type: bulk carrier Gross tonnes: 88129 Deadweight: 171061 Date keel laid: 06 October 2003 Cargo type: iron ore Classification Society: Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority: DNV GL AS (DNVGL) Last special survey: 29.08.2013 IMO registered owner: 5885532 Registered owner: Magenta Owning Co Ltd, Marshall Islands IMO company: 5529167 ISM company: TMS Dry Ltd, Marshall Islands Charterer: Classic Maritime Inc Date time of detention: 04 May 2017 at 11:30 Port of detention: Port Hedland, WA, Australia Date time of release: 05 May 2017 at 21:00 Port of release: Port Hedland, WA, Australia Detention period: 1 d 9 h 30 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time: 0 d 17 h 0 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 fails to ensure the safety of navigation and compliance with mandatory rules and regulations. Other serious deficiencies: Emergency generator unable to automatically connect to emergency switchboard in the event of blackout. Conditions of release: Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system audit carried out.
- Northern Dexterity
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number: 9345996 Flag: Liberia Ship type: container ship Gross tonnes: 36007 Deadweight: 41964 Date keel laid: 02 November 2007 Cargo type: containers Classification Society: DNV GL AS (DNVGL) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority: Germanischer Lloyd (GL) Last special survey: 04 May 2013 IMO registered owner: 5415906 Registered owner: Einundzwanzigste KG 'NRS' Norddeutsche Reederei H Schuldt GmbH & Co KG, Germany IMO company: 4026021 ISM company: Norddeutsche Reederei H Schuldt GmbH & Co KG, Germany Charterer: Happag Lloyd Date time of detention: 02 May 2017 at 12:30 Port of detention: Melbourne, VIC, Australia Date time of release: 04 May 2017 at 12:15 Port of release: Melbourne, VIC, Australia Detention period: 1 d 23 h 45 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time: 1 d 14 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 ensure compliance with procedures for critical shipboard operations and effective maintenance of the ship and equipment with respect to safe navigation practice, life saving equipment and electrical systems. Other serious deficiencies: Emergency generator defective. Conditions of release: Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system audit carried out.
- Occitan Star
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number: 9255191 Flag: Bahamas Ship type: bulk carrier Gross tonnes: 17944 Deadweight: 27141 Date keel laid: 08 August 2001 Cargo type: metal concentrates Classification Society: Bureau Veritas (BV) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority: Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) Last special survey: 01 May 2012 IMO registered owner: 5659846 Registered owner: Occitan Bulkers Ltd, Bahamas IMO company: 5287602 ISM company: Synergy Maritime Pvt Ltd, India Charterer: PCL Date time of detention: 25 May 2017 at 11:00 Port of detention: Townsville, QLD, Australia Date time of release: 30.05.2017 at 10:15 Port of release: Townsville, QLD, Australia Detention period: 4 d 23 h 15 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: Securing and sealing arrangements for all hatch covers and holds access defective. Numerous crutches for hatch cover cleats wasted JPG471.22 KBand or missing. Sections of rubber packing damaged, missing and or perished. Conditions of release: Deficiencies rectified.
- Pearl Ace
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number: 9051818 Flag: Panama Ship type: vehicle carrier Gross tonnes: 45796 Deadweight: 15194 Date keel laid: 22 July 1993 Cargo type: vehicles Classification Society: Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority: Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) Last special survey: 10 June 2014 IMO registered owner: 0162662 Registered owner: Prosper World Marine Co Ltd, Liberia IMO company: 0247648 ISM company: Masumoto Shipping Co Ltd, Japan Charterer: MOL Date time of detention: 13 May 2017 at 11:50 Port of detention: Brisbane, QLD, Australia Date time of release: 15 May 2017 at 18:15 Port of release: Brisbane, QLD, Australia Detention period: 2 d 6 h 25 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time: 2 d 3 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: Port and starboard lifeboats release gear defective with aft hook release cable corroded JPG716.21 KB Conditions of release: Deficiency rectified.
- Silver Express
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number: 9077355 Flag: Korea (Republic of) Ship type: bulk carrier Gross tonnes: 81273 Deadweight: 161010 Date keel laid: 01 June 1994 Cargo type: coal Classification Society: Korean Register of Shipping (KRS) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority: Korean Register of Shipping (KRS) Last special survey: 16 November 2014 IMO registered owner: 1912130 Registered owner: Sinokor Merchant Marine Co Ltd, Korea, Republic of IMO company: 5859862 ISM company: Sinokor Ship Management Co Ltd, Korea, Republic of Charterer: Sinokor Maritime Date time of detention: 31 May 2017 at 12:00 Port of detention: Newcastle, NSW, Australia Date time of release: 31 May 2017 at 18:45 Port of release: Newcastle, NSW, Australia Detention period: 0 d 6 h 45 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 provide power to emergency switchboard. Conditions of release: Deficiency rectified.
- Topflight
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number: 9278882 Flag: Panama Ship type: bulk carrier Gross tonnes: 30051 Deadweight: 52544 Date keel laid: 20 December 2004 Cargo type: salt Classification Society: Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority: Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) Last special survey: 04 July 2015 IMO registered owner: 1441521 Registered owner: Azalea Shipping SA, Panama IMO company: 0256867 ISM company: Nitta Kisen Kaisha Ltd, Japan Charterer: MOL Date time of detention: 22 May 2017 at 12:30 Port of detention: Dampier, WA, Australia Date time of release: 27 May 2017 at 15:30 Port of release: Dampier, WA, Australia Detention period: 5 d 3 h 0 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time: 3 d 23 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: Port and starboard lifeboats on-load release gear defective - incorrectly reset.
Crack in hull observed JPG631.64 KBin way of number 1 Port Side Ballast Wing Tank.Conditions of release: Deficiencies rectified.
- Viden
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number: 9621869 Flag: Malta Ship type: bulk carrier Gross tonnes: 24167 Deadweight: 36941 Date keel laid: 24 September 2011 Cargo type: grain Classification Society: Lloyd's Register (LR) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority: RINA Services SpA (RINA) Last special survey: 24 September 2014 IMO registered owner: 5954217 Registered owner: Ograjden Navigation Ltd, Marshall Islands IMO company: 0101856 ISM company: Navigation Maritime Bulgare (NAVIBULGAR), Bulgaria Charterer: grain corp Date time of detention: 30 May 2017 at 11:00 Port of detention: Newcastle, NSW, Australia Date time of release: 30 May 2017 at 17:15 Port of release: Newcastle, NSW, Australia Detention period: 0 d 6 h 15 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time: 0 Recognised organisation (RO) attended: No ISM issuing authority attended: No Serious deficiencies related to RO: Fire detection and alarm system defective. Serious deficiencies relating to ISM: Nil Other serious deficiencies: Nil Conditions of release: Deficiency rectified.
Last updated: 14 July 2020