Details of ships that we detained in Australian ports during November 2014.
Port State control 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: 306
Number of deficiencies found: 961
Number of foreign ships detained: 17
Number of Australian ships inspected: 9
Number of deficiencies found: 41
Number of Australian ships detained: 0
- Alexandros Theo
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9207792 Flag:Marshall Islands Ship type:bulk carrier Gross tonnes:26010 Deadweight:45659 Date keel laid:1 January 2000 Cargo type:ballast Classification Society:Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) Last special survey:1 January 2009 IMO registered owner:5460796 Registered owner:Falario Shipping Co, Marshall Islands IMO company:1989406 ISM company:Evripos Shipmanagement Inc, Liberia Charterer:Pan Ocean Date time of detention:19 November 2014 at 14:00 Port of detention:Fremantle, WA, Australia Date time of release:23 November 2014 at 10:00 Port of release:Kwinana, WA, Australia Detention period:3 d 20 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 on board failed to make sure effective implementation of elements 8 and 10 of the ISM code. Other serious deficiencies:Engine room ventilation exhaust (starboard forward) - fire damper defective.
Emergency fire pump unable to pressurise fire main.Conditions of release:Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system external verification audit carried out.
- Bow Singapore
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9288590 Flag:Singapore Ship type:oil tanker Gross tonnes:6219 Deadweight:9888 Date keel laid:1 January 2003 Cargo type:bulk chemicals Classification Society:DNV GL AS (DNVGL) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Det Norske Veritas (DNV) Last special survey:27 March 2014 IMO registered owner:5301522 Registered owner:Mount Pleasant Shipping Pte Ltd, Singapore IMO company:5408609 ISM company:Odfjell Management AS, Norway Charterer:Odfjell Asia Date time of detention:13 November 2014 at 14:50 Port of detention:Brisbane, QLD, Australia Date time of release:14 November 2014 at 11:15 Port of release:Brisbane, QLD, Australia Detention period:0 d 20 h 25 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time:0 d 14 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 side lifeboat onload release system defective JPG972.12 KB. Conditions of release:Deficiencies rectified.
- Britoil 81
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9538684 Flag:Singapore Ship type:tugboat Gross tonnes:2049 Deadweight:1769 Date keel laid:25 September 2008 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:IMO registered owner:1319921 Registered owner:Britoil Offshore Services Pte Ltd, Singapore IMO company:1849012 ISM company:Mermaid Marine Australia Ltd, Australia Charterer:Mermaid Marine Date time of detention:7 November 2014 at 16:45 Port of detention:Kwinana, WA, Australia Date time of release:10 November 2014 at 08:45 Port of release:Kwinana, WA, Australia Detention period:2 d 16 h 0 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time:0 Recognised organisation (RO) attended:Yes ISM issuing authority attended:Yes Serious deficiencies related to RO:Nil Serious deficiencies relating to ISM:Nil Other serious deficiencies:Port and starboard side engine room fire damper defective. Engine room louvers not closing JPG827.56 KB. Conditions of release:Deficiency rectified.
- Calypso Colossus
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9407524 Flag:Singapore Ship type:bulk carrier Gross tonnes:30811 Deadweight:55429 Date keel laid:14 July 2008 Cargo type:alumina Classification Society:Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) Last special survey:16 September 2013 IMO registered owner:1967778 Registered owner:"K" Line Pte Ltd (KLPL), Singapore IMO company:4115119 ISM company:Fleet Ship Management Pte Ltd, Singapore Charterer:Dubai Aluminium Company Limited Date time of detention:12 November 2014 at 12:05 Port of detention:Gladstone, QLD, Australia Date time of release:13 November 2014 at 14:00 Port of release:Gladstone, QLD, Australia Detention period:1 d 1 h 55 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time:0 Recognised organisation (RO) attended:No ISM issuing authority attended:Yes Serious deficiencies related to RO:Nil Serious deficiencies relating to ISM:Safety management system implemented failed to make sure watchkeepers are rested as required by the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers. Other serious deficiencies:Nil Conditions of release:Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system external verification audit carried out.
- Crystal Symphony
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9066667 Flag:Bahamas Ship type:passenger ship Gross tonnes:51044 Deadweight:4500 Date keel laid:10 January 1994 Cargo type:passengers Classification Society:Lloyd's Register (LR) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Lloyd's Register (LR) Last special survey:18 April 2010 IMO registered owner:0992583 Registered owner:Crystal Ship (Bahamas) Ltd, Bahamas IMO company:4006204 ISM company:Crystal Cruises Inc, United States Charterer:Crystal Cruises Date time of detention:24 November 2014 at 14:30 Port of detention:Sydney, NSW, Australia Date time of release:24 November 2014 at 20:30 Port of release:Sydney, NSW, Australia Detention period:0 d 6 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:Reserve source of energy for the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System equipment defective. Conditions of release:Deficiency rectified.
- Gas Defiance
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9359557 Flag:Marshall Islands Ship type:gas carrier Gross tonnes:4309 Deadweight:5105 Date keel laid:25 January 2008 Cargo type:liquefied gas Classification Society:Bureau Veritas (BV) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Lloyd's Register (LR) Last special survey:14 August 2013 IMO registered owner:5397943 Registered owner:Spacegas Inc, Marshall Islands IMO company:1882951 ISM company:Stealth Maritime Corp SA, Liberia Charterer:Origin Energy Date time of detention:26 November 2014 at 10:30 Port of detention:Port Botany, NSW, Australia Date time of release:26 November 2014 at 15:30 Port of release:Port Botany, NSW, Australia Detention period:0 d 5 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:Sewage treatment plant not operational JPG935.7 KB. Conditions of release:Deficiency rectified.
- Great Gain
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9186376 Flag:Hong Kong Ship type:bulk carrier Gross tonnes:16651 Deadweight:27140 Date keel laid:06 April 1998 Cargo type:metal concentrates Classification Society:DNV GL AS (DNVGL) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Last special survey:28 January 2014 IMO registered owner:1812912 Registered owner:Great Gain Shipping Pte Ltd, Hong Kong IMO company:1335815 ISM company:Sinotrans Shipping Ltd (Hong Kong), Hong Kong Charterer:Sino East Shipping Ltd. Date time of detention:26 November 2014 at 15:30 Port of detention:Townsville, QLD, Australia Date time of release:29 November 2014 at 06:15 Port of release:Townsville, QLD, Australia Detention period:2 d 14 h 45 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:Nil Other serious deficiencies:Port and starboard lifeboats onload release arrangements defective. Conditions of release:Deficiency rectified.
- Lewek Antares
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9413200 Flag:Panama Ship type:offshore service vessel Gross tonnes:3599 Deadweight:2900 Date keel laid:09 June 2008 Cargo type:offshore vessel cargo Classification Society:DNV GL AS (DNVGL) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Lloyd's Register (LR) Last special survey:IMO registered owner:5630297 Registered owner:Lewek Antares Shipping Pte Ltd, Singapore IMO company:5687305 ISM company:Emas-Amc Pte. Ltd, Singapore Charterer:Allseas Date time of detention:18 November 2014 at 16:00 Port of detention:Dampier, WA, Australia Date time of release:19 November 2014 at 00:00 Port of release:Dampier, WA, Australia Detention period:0 d 8 h 0 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time:0 d 7 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:Engine room flexi fog water mist fire extinguishing system not operational. Conditions of release:Deficiency rectified.
- Lyra Leader
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9284752 Flag:Panama Ship type:vehicle carrier Gross tonnes:62510 Deadweight:21453 Date keel laid:05 October 2004 Cargo type:vehicles Classification Society:Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) Last special survey:26 June 2010 IMO registered owner:4084288 Registered owner:Shojin Shipholding SA, Panama IMO company:1968365 ISM company:NYK Shipmanagement Pte Ltd, Singapore Charterer:NYK Date time of detention:13 November 2014 at 09:50 Port of detention:Melbourne, VIC, Australia Date time of release:13 November 2014 at 19:30 Port of release:Melbourne, VIC, Australia Detention period:0 d 9 h 40 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 make sure bridge watchkeepers are rested as required by the nternational Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers. Other serious deficiencies:Nil Conditions of release:Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system external verification audit carried out.
- Meratus Sangatta
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9116797 Flag:Indonesia Ship type:general cargo/multi-purpose ship Gross tonnes:2532 Deadweight:3447 Date keel laid:21 August 1995 Cargo type:containers Classification Society:undefined International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Indonesia Last special survey:IMO registered owner:0313623 Registered owner:PT Pelayaran Meratus (Meratus Line), Indonesia IMO company:0313623 ISM company:PT Pelayaran Meratus (Meratus Line), Indonesia Charterer:Orica Date time of detention:03 November 2014 at 15:00 Port of detention:Port Alma, QLD, Australia Date time of release:05 November 2014 at 20:30 Port of release:Port Alma, QLD, Australia Detention period:2 d 5 h 30 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time:1 d 4 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 implemented on board failed to ensure vessel is supplied with appropriate navigation charts for intended voyage. Other serious deficiencies:Charts used for navigation outdated, not correct and current according to latest admiralty notices to mariners. Conditions of release:Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system external verification audit carried out.
- MSC Paola
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9161297 Flag:Malta Ship type:container ship Gross tonnes:37579 Deadweight:42960 Date keel laid:04 May 1998 Cargo type:containers Classification Society:Germanischer Lloyd (GL) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Germanischer Lloyd (GL) Last special survey:14 November 2013 IMO registered owner:5327728 Registered owner:Compañía Naviera Horamar SA, Panama IMO company:1535947 ISM company:MSC Ship Management (Hong Kong) Ltd, Cyprus Charterer:MSC Date time of detention:11 November 2014 at 18:00 Port of detention:Port Adelaide, SA, Australia Date time of release:12 November 2014 at 00:20 Port of release:Port Adelaide, SA, Australia Detention period:0 d 6 h 20 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time:0 d 1 h 20 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:MF/HF radio defective. Conditions of release:Deficiency rectified.
- New Vision
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9186778 Flag:Panama Ship type:bulk carrier Gross tonnes:26586 Deadweight:48221 Date keel laid:01 October 1999 Cargo type:grain Classification Society:Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) Last special survey:15 November 2014 IMO registered owner:5126093 Registered owner:New Dynasty Line SA, Panama IMO company:5384735 ISM company:Hsin Chien Marine Co Ltd, China Charterer:Panocean Date time of detention:28 November 2014 at 11:00 Port of detention:Geraldton, WA, Australia Date time of release:29 November 2014 at 11:45 Port of release:Geraldton, WA, Australia Detention period:1 d 0 h 45 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time:0 d 3 h 45 min Recognised organisation (RO) attended:Yes ISM issuing authority attended:Yes Serious deficiencies related to RO:Several crutches for quick acting cleats for securing cargo hold numbers 5, 4, 2 and 1 defective or in poor condition JPG784.77 KB. (Holds 5, 4 and 2 more than 50% defective). Serious deficiencies relating to ISM:Nil Other serious deficiencies:Nil Conditions of release:Deficiency rectified.
- Pacific Rigger
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9246437 Flag:Indonesia Ship type:tugboat Gross tonnes:1864 Deadweight:2030 Date keel laid:25 February 2002 Cargo type:non cargo carrying Classification Society:DNV GL AS (DNVGL) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Indonesia Last special survey:19 January 2010 IMO registered owner:5751981 Registered owner:PT Altus Swire Shipping, Indonesia IMO company:4059948 ISM company:Swire Pacific Offshore Operations Pte Ltd, Singapore Charterer:Swire Salvage Date time of detention:05 November 2014 at 14:45 Port of detention:Fremantle, WA, Australia Date time of release:09 November 2014 at 09:30 Port of release:Fremantle, WA, Australia Detention period:3 d 18 h 45 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time:2 d 23 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 on board failed to ensure effective implementation of elements 7, 8, 9 and 10 of the ISM code. Other serious deficiencies:Sewage treatment plant defective.
Vessel does not hold a valid safe manning document.
Engine room port and starboard fire dampers defective.Conditions of release:Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system external verification audit carried out.
- Ruby Halo
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9426130 Flag:Panama Ship type:bulk carrier Gross tonnes:32309 Deadweight:58086 Date keel laid:01 April 2011 Cargo type:nickel ore Classification Society:Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) Last special survey:IMO registered owner:5631383 Registered owner:Pana Star Line SA & KN Shipping SA, Panama IMO company:0257088 ISM company:Noma Shipping Co Ltd (Noma Kaiun KK), Japan Charterer:Daiichi Date time of detention:26 November 2014 at 11:45 Port of detention:Townsville, QLD, Australia Date time of release:28 November 2014 at 13:50 Port of release:Townsville, QLD, Australia Detention period:2 d 2 h 5 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:Global Maritime Distress and Safety System equipment unable to operate on reserve source of energy. Conditions of release:Deficiency rectified.
- Sofrana Joinville
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9383481 Flag:Cyprus Ship type:general cargo/multi-purpose ship Gross tonnes:5272 Deadweight:7664 Date keel laid:03 December 2007 Cargo type:containers Classification Society:China Classification Society (CCS) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Germanischer Lloyd (GL) Last special survey:07 July 2013 IMO registered owner:5389886 Registered owner:mv Unterloiben Shipping Co Ltd, Cyprus IMO company:1777452 ISM company:Osterreichischer Lloyd Seereederei (Cyprus) Ltd, Cyprus Charterer:Sofrana New Zealand Date time of detention:05 November 2014 at 11:00 Port of detention:Brisbane, QLD, Australia Date time of release:06 November 2014 at 00:10 Port of release:Brisbane, QLD, Australia Detention period:0 d 13 h 10 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time:0 d 1 h 10 min 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 fails to make sure that the vessel position is monitored from berth to pilot boarding ground and from pilot boarding ground to berth. Other serious deficiencies:Nil Conditions of release:Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system external verification audit carried out.
- Southern Cross
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9290971 Flag:Japan Ship type:bulk carrier Gross tonnes:48042 Deadweight:88125 Date keel laid:09 December 2003 Cargo type:coal Classification Society:Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) Last special survey:23 April 2014 IMO registered owner:0256062 Registered owner:Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK Line), Japan IMO company:0752001 ISM company:Hachiuma Steamship Co Ltd (Hachiuma Kisen KK), Japan Charterer:J Power Date time of detention:10 November 2014 at 11:30 Port of detention:Hay Point, QLD, Australia Date time of release:12 November 2014 at 12:00 Port of release:Hay Point, QLD, Australia Detention period:2 d 0 h 30 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time:1 d 16 h 0 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:Lifeboat port and starboard:
- both independent rechargeable energy sources of starting failed
- onload release defective.
Conditions of release:Deficiencies rectified.
- Territory Trader
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
8812899 Flag:Indonesia Ship type:general cargo/multi-purpose ship Gross tonnes:2826 Deadweight:3194 Date keel laid:16 July 1990 Cargo type:Classification Society:Lloyd's Register (LR) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Indonesia Last special survey:01 March 2010 IMO registered owner:0313623 Registered owner:PT Pelayaran Meratus (Meratus Line), Indonesia IMO company:0313623 ISM company:PT Pelayaran Meratus (Meratus Line), Indonesia Charterer:Amas Line Date time of detention:17 November 2014 at 09:30 Port of detention:Cairns, QLD, Australia Date time of release:27 November 2014 at 13:00 Port of release:Cairns, QLD, Australia Detention period:10 d 3 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:Port and starboard generator safety device stop disconnected JPG499.8 KB. Inadequate maintenance after survey. Conditions of release:Outstanding deficiencies to be permanently repaired as instruction by Class Societies by December 2014.
- TW Beijing
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9603506 Flag:Liberia Ship type:bulk carrier Gross tonnes:51265 Deadweight:93243 Date keel laid:10 May 2011 Cargo type:coal Classification Society:Lloyd's Register (LR) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Lloyd's Register (LR) Last special survey:IMO registered owner:5650462 Registered owner:MV TW Beijing Shipping Co Ltd, Isle of Man IMO company:5770195 ISM company:Shanghai Run Yuan Shipping Management Co. Ltd, China Charterer:JSSC Date time of detention:05 November 2014 at 12:30 Port of detention:Gladstone, QLD, Australia Date time of release:06 November 2014 at 10:00 Port of release:Gladstone, QLD, Australia Detention period:0 d 21 h 30 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 on board failed to ensure the vessel is supplied with the appropriate official navigation charts. Other serious deficiencies:Nil Conditions of release:Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system external verification audit carried out.
Last updated: 14 July 2020