Refusal of access list and letters of warning list

These vessels have been given direction by us not to enter or use an Australian port.

Vessel name (IMO number)	Flag	Direction	Issue date	Expire date	Media release providing details of Direction issued
Costanza (IMO 9414929)	Liberia	Refused access for 3 months	11/11/2022	11/02/2023	Media release - 14 November 2022
AG Neptune (IMO 9607734)	Liberia	Refused access for 6 months	18/07/2022	17/01/2023	Media release—23 July 2022
Western Callao (IMO 9606041)	Singapore	Refused access for 6 months	02/10/2021	31/03/2022	Media release—2 October 2021
Maryam (IMO 9272864)	Panama	Refused access for 36 months	28/05/2021	27/05/2024	Media release—1 June 2021
Movers 3 (IMO 9250244)	Panama	Refused access for 18 months	29/04/2021	29/10/2022	Media release—30 April 2021
Barkly Pearl (IMO 9042295)	Marshall Islands	Refused access for 18 months *subject to increased reporting and inspection obligations for a further 6 months ending on 7 January 2023.	7/01/2021	7/07/2022	Media release—8 January 2021
AC Sesoda (IMO 9470791)	Panama	Refused access for 12 months	17/09/2020	17/09/2021	Media Release—17 September 2020
BBC Rio (IMO 9430222)	Hong Kong	Refused access for 3 months	04/09/2020	04/12/2020	Media Release—28 August 2020
Unison Jasper (IMO 9838436)	Hong Kong	Refused access for 6 months	29/08/2020	25/02/2021	Media Release—29 August 2020
TW Hamburg (IMO 9603520)	Liberia	Refused access for 12 months	29/07/2020	29/07/2021	Media Release—30 July 2020
Agia Sofia (IMO 9706786)	Liberia	Refused access for 6 months	27/07/2020	24/01/2021	Media Release—27 July 2020
Fortune Genius (IMO 9221877)	Panama	Refused access for 12 months	13/09/2019	13/09/2020	Media release—13 September 2019
Xing Jing Hai (IMO 9728344)	Hong Kong	Refused access for 18 months	13/09/2019	14/03/2021	Media release—13 September 2019
Shandong Hai Wang (IMO 9591557)	Hong Kong	Refused access for 12 months	12/07/2018	12/07/2019	Media release—12 July 2018
Thorco Luna (IMO 9699957)	Philippines	Refused access for 3 months	08/06/2018	08/09/2018	Media release—8 June 2018
MSC Kia Ora (IMO 9364344)	Liberia	Refused access for 3 months	25/03/2018	25/6/2018	Media release—25 March 2018
DL Carnation (IMO 9618680)	Panama	Refused access for 12 months	14/09/2017	14/09/2018	Media release—14 September 2017
Rena (IMO 9464780)	Bahamas	Refused access for 6 months	03/08/2017	03/02/2018	Media release—3 August 2017
Kiunga Chief (IMO 9195119)	Papua New Guinea	Refused access for 3 months	30/05/2017	30/8/2017	Media release—5 June 2017
Five Stars Fujian (IMO 9402287)	Hong Kong	Refused access for 12 months	1/09/2016	1/9/2017	Media release—1 September 2016
Noah Satu (IMO 9313620)	Indonesia	Refused access for 12 months	29/01/2016	29/1/2017	Media release—7 February 2016
Red Rover (IMO 8912900)	Indonesia	Refused access for 12 months	31/01/15	31/01/16	Media release—31 January 2015
Noah Satu (IMO 9313620)	Indonesia	Refused access for 3 months	15/09/2015	16/12/2015	Media release—21 September 2015
Meratus Sangatta (IMO 9116797)	Indonesia	Refused access for 3 months	09/01/2015	6/04/2015	Media release—9 January 2015
Territory Trader (IMO 8812899)	Indonesia	Refused access for 3 months	24/11/2014	18/02/2015	Media release—25 November 2014
Vega Auriga (IMO 9347789)	Liberia	Refused access for 3 months	25/08/2014	25/11/2014	Media release—27 August 2014

Vessels and operators issued a letter of warning in relation to serious deficiencies

These vessels and operators have been issued a letter of warning in relation to serious deficiencies. The compliance history of vessels and their operators, and the seriousness of deficiencies, are matters that AMSA takes into consideration under its Compliance and Enforcement Policy and Protocols and during inspection planning. AMSA may take further compliance action, including issuing directions refusing access, to Australian ports, of vessels operated by operators who do not take action to address any systemic issues that led to the deficiencies identified by AMSA.

Operators

Chugoku Sougyo Company Limited

IMO Company Number: 0724192

All Company ships are eligible for inspection every three months as part of ongoing compliance activities with Company ships. AMSA will review the performance of Chugoku Sougyo Company Limited after 12 months.

Issue date: 23 January 2023

Date closed: 23 January 2024

COSCO Wallem Ship Management Company Limited

IMO Company Number: 5177491

All Company ships are eligible for inspection every three months as part of ongoing compliance activities with Company ships. AMSA will review the performance of COSCO Wallem Ship Management Company Limited after 12 months.

Issue date: 6 January 2023

Date closed: 6 January 2024

Marmaras Navigation Limited

IMO Company Number: 0067761

All Company ships are eligible for inspection every three months as part of ongoing compliance activities with Company ships. AMSA will review the performance of Marmaras Navigation Limited after 12 months.

Issue date: 6 January 2023

Date closed: 6 January 2024

TW Ship Management Private Limited

IMO Company Number: 5910770

All Company ships are eligible for inspection every three months as part of ongoing compliance activities with Company ships. AMSA will review the performance of TW Ship Management Private Limited after 12 months.

Issue date: 6 January 2023

Date closed: 6 January 2024

Synergy Ocean Maritime Incorporated

IMO Company Number: 6064745

All Company ships are eligible for inspection every three months as part of ongoing compliance activities with Company ships. AMSA will review the performance of Synergy Ocean Maritime Incorporated after 12 months.

Issue date: 25 November 2022

Date closed: 25 November 2023

Maersk Line A/S (Safmarine A/S)

IMO Company Number: 5808451

All Company ships are eligible for inspection every three months as part of ongoing compliance activities with Company ships. AMSA will review the performance of Maersk Line A/S (Safmarine A/S) after 12 months.

Issue date: 24 November 2022

Date closed: 24 November 2023

Mitsubishi Ore Transport Co Ltd (Mitsubishi Koseki Yuso KK)

IMO Company Number: 1708527

All Company ships are eligible for inspection every three months as part of ongoing compliance activities with Company ships. AMSA will review the performance of Mitsubishi Ore Transport Co Ltd (Mitsubishi Koseki Yuso KK) after 12 months.

Issue date: 23 November 2022

Date closed: 23 November 2023

Tamar Ship Management Ltd

IMO Company Number: 5421502

All Company ships are eligible for inspection every three months as part of ongoing compliance activities with Company ships. AMSA will review the performance of Tamar Ship Management Ltd after 12 months.

Issue date: 21 November 2022

Date closed: 21 November 2023

Synergy Maritime Private Limited

IMO Company Number: 5287602

All Company ships are eligible for inspection every three months as part of ongoing compliance activities with Company ships. AMSA will review the performance of Synergy Maritime Private Limited after 12 months.

Issue date: 7 November 2022

Date closed: 7 November 2023

Spliethoff's Bervrachtingskantoor B.V.

IMO Company Number: 289239

All Company ships are eligible for inspection every three months as part of ongoing compliance activities with Company ships. AMSA will review the performance of Spliethoff's Bervrachtingskantoor B.V. after 12 months.

Issue date: 4 November 2022

Date closed: 4 November 2023

Hoegh Autoliners Management AS

IMO Company Number: 6071296

All Company ships are eligible for inspection every three months as part of ongoing compliance activities with Company ships. AMSA will review the performance of Hoegh Autoliners Management AS after 12 months.

Issue date: 1 November 2022

Date closed: 31 October 2023

V Ships Shanghai Limited

IMO Company Number: 5880559

All Company ships are eligible for inspection every three months as part of ongoing compliance activities with Company ships. AMSA will review the performance of V Ships (Shanghai) Limited after 12 months.

Issue date: 21 October 2022

Date closed: 20 October 2023

Technomar Shipping Incorporated

IMO Company Number: 1605338

All Company ships are eligible for inspection every three months as part of ongoing compliance activities with Company ships. AMSA will review the performance of Technomar Shipping Incorporated after 12 months.

Issue date: 20 October 2022

Date closed: 19 October 2023

Well Shipmanagement & Marine Consultant Co Ltd

IMO Company Number: 1898254

All Company ships are eligible for inspection every three months as part of ongoing compliance activities with Company ships. AMSA will review the performance of Well Shipmangement & Marine Consultants Co Ltd after 12 months.

Issue date: 26 September 2022

Date closed: 25 September 2023

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PSU Fifth (IMO 9470052)

Flag: Singapore

Operator: Fleet Management Ltd

Issue date: 20 August 2021

Date closed: 20 August 2022

Details of serious deficiencies: Repeated instances of failing to provide prompt access to medical care and breaching seafarers fundamental rights under Article IV.

Action taken in relation to serious deficiencies: Ships directed to provide medical care to seafarers, and monitored by AMSA. Heightened inspection of Company vessels with a focus on Maritime labour conditions and implementation of ISM.

Formal warning letter issued by AMSA.

Sealand Michigan (IMO 9196864)

Flag: Hong Kong

Operator: V Ships (Shanghai) Ltd

Issue date: 14 May 2021

Date closed: 14 May 2021

Details of serious deficiencies: Fixed cargo securing devices, numerous lashing eyes and ISO sockets corroded and defective.

Action taken in relation to serious deficiencies: Defective cargo securing devices were rectified, All ships operated by V Ships (Shanghai) Ltd have an alert on for an inspection focusing on cargo securing at the next arrival in an Australian port.

Formal warning letter issued by AMSA.

Yue Dian 85 (IMO 9553787)

Flag: Hong Kong

Operator: Wallem Ship Management Ltd

Issue date: 4 April 2021

Date closed:

Details of serious deficiencies: Some seafarers underpaid for five months.

Action taken in relation to serious deficiencies: Action taken in relation to serious deficiencies: Vessel was attended by AMSA for PSC after AMSA received an MLC complaint. The inspection identified that some seafarers had been underpaid and these wages were immediately paid by the operator after the detention of the ship. The operator found that the manning agency had not been paying seafarers in full at no greater than monthly intervals.

The operator is reviewing their system in relation to manning agencies paying seafarers employed on their ships.

A warning letter issued by AMSA to the operator.

Yangtze Harmony (IMO 9318917)

Flag: Liberia

Operator: Accord Ship Management (Dalian) Co Ltd

Issue date: 26 February 2021

Date closed:

Details of deficiencies: Unapproved repairs to crack in hull frame, crack in superstructure not reported to flag or port State or Class

Details of serious deficiencies: Ship not operated in accordance with approved passage plan, ship made at least three substantial deviations from the passage plan without amending the plan. Emergency fire pump defective and the failure of the safety management system in relation to shipboard operations, emergency preparedness, reports of non-conformities, maintenance and documentation.

Action taken in relation to serious deficiencies: Additional ISM audit conducted and deficiencies rectified. All ships operated by Accord Ship Management will be eligible for inspection every three months (down from six monthly). Formal warning letter issued by AMSA.

Xing Ning Hai (IMO 9728332)

Flag: Hong Kong

Operator: Dalian Ocean Prosperity Int'l Ship Management Co.Ltd

Issue date: 30 July 2018

Date closed: 30 July 2018

Details of serious deficiencies: Some crew wages unpaid for six months

Action taken in relation to serious deficiencies: Vessel attended by flag supported by AMSA. The flag state took action to bring the vessel into compliance and are following up with the operator. All outstanding wages were paid prior to attendance by flag or AMSA.

Warning letter issued by AMSA.

Xing Yuan Hai (IMO 9728368)

Flag: Hong Kong

Operator: Dalian Ocean Prosperity Int'l Ship Management Co.Ltd

Issue date: 2 October 2019

Date closed:

Details of serious deficiencies: Account of wages do not reflect the actual wages paid to the crew from June to August 2019

Action taken in relation to serious deficiencies: The vessel was attended by AMSA on 1 October 2019 as the company are under additional scrutiny. The inspection identified that the operator had become aware of an underpayment and additional wages had been paid on 29 September to correct an under payment. While the vessel was incompliance the payments and timing did not comply with MLC.

The operator has been required to review their systems to ensure all future payments are in compliance with MLC.

Warning letter issued by AMSA.

Ocean Glory (IMO 9303077)

Flag: Panama

Operator: Mingtai Navigation Co Ltd

Issue date: 14 October 2019

Date closed:

Details of serious deficiencies: Failure to pay wages in full at no greater than monthly intervals

Action taken in relation to serious deficiencies: The vessel was inspected by AMSA on 8 October 2019. The inspection confirmed that the home allotments had not been paid for a significant period of time.

At the time of the inspection the monies owed to the crew was being paid to correct the underpayment.

Warning letter issued by AMSA.

Ken Rei (IMO 9310006)

Flag: Vanuatu

Operator: MMS Company Limited

Issue date: 24 October 2019

Date closed:

Details of serious deficiencies: Failure to pay wages in full at no greater than monthly intervals

Action taken in relation to serious deficiencies: The vessel inspected by AMSA on 17 October 2019. The inspection identified that the operator had recently reduced wages of some crew contrary to the signed Seafarer Employment Agreements. This resulted in a pay loss ranging from $100-$500 per crew member.

The total monies owed to crew, as per the signed SEAs, were paid prior release from detention.

Warning letter issued by AMSA.

Chiyotamou (IMO 9335862)

Flag: Panama

Operator: Doun Kisen Company Ltd

Issue date: 4 February 2020

Date closed:

Details of serious deficiencies: Exhaust Gas Cleaning System defective

Action taken in relation to serious deficiencies:

The vessel reported a failure of the EGCS through a FONAR and stated that compliant fuel could not be supplied and no technician could be sourced to rectify the EGCS during the port stay in Australia.

During a PSC inspection, it was noted that a previous EGCS failure had not been reported to the port State (Japan), and the ship had sailed with a defective EGCS and insufficient compliant fuel for the voyage.

Warning letter issued by AMSA.

Tao Ace (IMO 9639696)

Flag: Panama

Operator: Wisdom Marine International Inc

Issue date: 19 March 2020

Date closed:

Details of serious deficiencies: Failure to report serious incident (grounding) and carriage of high sulphur fuel oil after the implementation of the carriage ban.

Action taken in relation to serious deficiencies:

The vessel ran aground at Norfolk Island on 21 December. The vessel sustained damage to the hull and continued to discharge cargo over the next two months. No report to the port State was made, as required by SOLAS and Australian legislation.

The vessel failed to properly and effectively plan for the transition to compliant fuel resulting in the need to use and carry non-compliant fuel after 29 February 2020.

Warning letter issued by AMSA.

Note 1: This will be closed on the date shown (which will be entered when AMSA is satisfied there is no evidence of ongoing systemic issues) or 24 months after issue, whichever is sooner.

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Tuesday 24 January 2023

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