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: 313
Number of deficiencies found: 765
Number of foreign ships detained: 20
Number of Australian ships inspected: 4
Number of deficiencies found: 21
Number of Australian ships detained: 0
- Argos
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9278167 Flag:Marshall Islands Ship type:bulk carrier Gross tonnes:19796 Deadweight:31818 Date keel laid:01 October 2004 Cargo type:fertiliser Classification Society:DNV GL AS (DNVGL) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Det Norske Veritas (DNV) Last special survey:07 July 2014 IMO registered owner:5543157 Registered owner:Argos LLC, Marshall Islands IMO company:1185781 ISM company:Thome Ship Management Pte Ltd, Singapore Charterer:Intervit Bulk Date time of detention:10 April 2015 at 15:00 Port of detention:Brisbane, QLD, Australia Date time of release:11 April 2015 at 11:45 Port of release:Brisbane, QLD, Australia Detention period:0 d 20 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:Nil Other serious deficiencies:Starboard lifeboat onload release defective. Conditions of release:Deficiency rectified.
- BGP Explorer
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9441544 Flag:Panama Ship type:special purpose ship Gross tonnes:2620 Deadweight:899 Date keel laid:12 June 2007 Cargo type:non cargo carrying Classification Society:American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:China Classification Society (CCS) Last special survey:IMO registered owner:5553048 Registered owner:Exploiter Pte Ltd, Singapore IMO company:5201409 ISM company:Hilong Geophysical Co Ltd, China Charterer:Date time of detention:28 April 2015 at 17:00 Port of detention:Dampier, WA, Australia Date time of release:04 May 2015 at 20:00 Port of release:Dampier, WA, Australia Detention period:6 d 3 h 0 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time:5 d 2 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 equipment certificate identified navigational charts as the primary means of navigation. Unapproved Electronic Chart Display and Information System was being used by unqualified bridge officers. The safety management system failed to satisfy the requirements of elements 7, 8 and 10 of the ISM code. Other serious deficiencies:Emergency generator not operational. Quick closing pneumatic valve control system not operational. Conditions of release:Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system external verification audit carried out.
- Captain Fearn
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9210713 Flag:Samoa Ship type:general cargo/multi-purpose ship Gross tonnes:7091 Deadweight:8115 Date keel laid:06 August 2000 Cargo type:containers Classification Society:DNV GL AS (DNVGL) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Bureau Veritas (BV) Last special survey:22 May 2011 IMO registered owner:5486991 Registered owner:Pacific Forum Line Ltd & Samoa Shipping Services Ltd, Samoa IMO company:1670124 ISM company:Neptune Pacific Agency Australia Pty Ltd (Neptune Pacific Line), New Zealand Charterer:Neptune Pacific Date time of detention:11 April 2015 at 14:30 Port of detention:Brisbane, QLD, Australia Date time of release:15 April 2015 at 16:30 Port of release:Brisbane, QLD, Australia Detention period:4 d 2 h 0 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 as implemented does not ensure that:
- critical shipboard operations are implemented effectively
- the vessel is prepared for an emergency.
Other serious deficiencies:Cargo hold number 2 smoke detection and CO2 supply line blocked.
Sewage treatment plant defective.Conditions of release:Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system external verification audit carried out.
- DL Navig8
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9428841 Flag:Panama Ship type:oil tanker Gross tonnes:30964 Deadweight:50376 Date keel laid:12 March 2008 Cargo type:petroleum products Classification Society:Korean Register of Shipping (KRS) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Korean Register of Shipping (KRS) Last special survey:10 July 2013 IMO registered owner:5320195 Registered owner:DL Maritime SA, Panama IMO company:1755263 ISM company:DL Shipping Co Ltd, Korea, Republic of Charterer:Shell Date time of detention:14 April 2015 at 11:30 Port of detention:Port Botany, NSW, Australia Date time of release:14 April 2015 at 15:00 Port of release:Port Botany, NSW, Australia Detention period:0 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:Machinery spaces fire fighting water mist system defective. Conditions of release:Deficiency rectified.
- Earth Ocean
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9687069 Flag:Panama Ship type:bulk carrier Gross tonnes:29182 Deadweight:50409 Date keel laid:28 December 2010 Cargo type:coal Classification Society:undefined International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) Last special survey:23 October 2013 IMO registered owner:1476098 Registered owner:Mi-Das Line SA, Panama IMO company:5643001 ISM company:Deepsea Navigation Pvt Ltd, India Charterer:MOL Date time of detention:24 April 2015 at 12:30 Port of detention:Newcastle, NSW, Australia Date time of release:25 April 2015 at 07:00 Port of release:Newcastle, NSW, Australia Detention period:0 d 18 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:Emergency generator unable to be automatically connected to the emergency switchboard. Conditions of release:Deficiency rectified.
- Gaia Pegasus
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9279393 Flag:Panama Ship type:bulk carrier Gross tonnes:113929 Deadweight:229186 Date keel laid:26 August 2003 Cargo type:iron ore Classification Society:Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) Last special survey:26 May 2014 IMO registered owner:4066746 Registered owner:Elara Maritima SA, Panama IMO company:1968365 ISM company:NYK SHIPMANAGEMENT, Singapore Charterer:FMG Date time of detention:16 April 2015 at 10:30 Port of detention:Port Hedland, WA, Australia Date time of release:16 April 2015 at 12:20 Port of release:Port Hedland, WA, Australia Detention period:0 d 1 h 50 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.
- Hammonia Pescara
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9401051 Flag:Liberia Ship type:container ship Gross tonnes:40030 Deadweight:50849 Date keel laid:04 May 2009 Cargo type:containers Classification Society:Lloyd's Register (LR) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Germanischer Lloyd (GL) Last special survey:29 July 2014 IMO registered owner:5458509 Registered owner:ms 'Benjamin Schulte' Shipping GmbH & Co KG, Germany IMO company:5059234 ISM company:Hammonia Reederei GmbH & Co KG, Germany Charterer:TS Line Date time of detention:09 April 2015 at 10:45 Port of detention:Brisbane, QLD, Australia Date time of release:10 April 2015 at 09:30 Port of release:Brisbane, QLD, Australia Detention period:0 d 22 h 45 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time:0 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 does not ensure that critical shipboard operations ensure safety of the environment. Other serious deficiencies:Crew members unable to demonstrate correct operation of oily water separator. Alarm modified so that oil content monitor does not comply with IMO requirements. Conditions of release:Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system external verification audit carried out.
- Kavo Aetos
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9290232 Flag:Marshall Islands Ship type:bulk carrier Gross tonnes:30054 Deadweight:52384 Date keel laid:25 April 2003 Cargo type:grain Classification Society:Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Lloyd's Register (LR) Last special survey:09 September 2013 IMO registered owner:5756801 Registered owner:Mobilita Navigation SA, Marshall Islands IMO company:0073129 ISM company:Gourdomichalis Maritime SA, Panama Charterer:Pacific Basin Date time of detention:30 April 2015 at 11:00 Port of detention:Kwinana, WA, Australia Date time of release:30 April 2015 at 17:00 Port of release:Kwinana, WA, Australia Detention period:0 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:24 volt radio batteries defective. Conditions of release:Deficiency rectified.
- Kuanyin
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9465722 Flag:Hong Kong Ship type:bulk carrier Gross tonnes:14912 Deadweight:22019 Date keel laid:24 December 2005 Cargo type:fertiliser Classification Society:Lloyd's Register (LR) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Lloyd's Register (LR) Last special survey:25 January 2013 IMO registered owner:5336611 Registered owner:Northpoint Shipping Ltd, Hong Kong IMO company:1135701 ISM company:Fenwick Shipping Services Ltd, Hong Kong Charterer:Impact Fertilizer Date time of detention:08 April 2015 at 15:30 Port of detention:Newcastle, NSW, Australia Date time of release:08 April 2015 at 17:30 Port of release:Newcastle, NSW, Australia Detention period:0 d 2 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:Oil water separator discharge control three-way valve defective. Conditions of release:Deficiency rectified.
- Max Oldendorff
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9600425 Flag:Liberia Ship type:bulk carrier Gross tonnes:107158 Deadweight:205361 Date keel laid:19 October 2011 Cargo type:iron ore Classification Society:Lloyd's Register (LR) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Lloyd's Register (LR) Last special survey:IMO registered owner:5775063 Registered owner:Oak Haven Shipping & Trading SA, Liberia IMO company:0619997 ISM company:Polembros Shipping Ltd, United Kingdom Charterer:Oldendorff Date time of detention:07 April 2015 at 10:00 Port of detention:Port Hedland, WA, Australia Date time of release:08 April 2015 at 17:30 Port of release:Port Hedland, WA, Australia Detention period:1 d 7 h 30 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time:0 d 19 h 30 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 does not fulfill element 10 of the ISM Code. Other serious deficiencies:Nil Conditions of release:Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system external verification audit carried out.
- MCP Amsterdam
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9371892 Flag:Malta Ship type:general cargo/multi-purpose ship Gross tonnes:5316 Deadweight:8023 Date keel laid:28 July 2006 Cargo type:containers Classification Society:China Classification Society (CCS) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:China Classification Society (CCS) Last special survey:02 June 2012 IMO registered owner:5376046 Registered owner:Beheermaatschappij ms 'MCP Amsterdam' BV, Netherlands IMO company:4140987 ISM company:Ocean Shipmanagement Ltd, Marshall Islands Charterer:ANL containers Date time of detention:14 April 2015 at 14:00 Port of detention:Brisbane, QLD, Australia Date time of release:15 April 2015 at 15:15 Port of release:Brisbane, QLD, Australia Detention period:1 d 1 h 15 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 lifeboat onload release arrangements defective:
- Lifeboat onload release not in locked position JPG160.15 KB
- Lifeboat onload release has a gap JPG154.12 KB.
Both main engine fuel oil leak tank alarm systems defective and system inappropriately modified with rubber hoses to drain system.
Conditions of release:Deficiency rectified.
- Miao Xiang
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9636917 Flag:Hong Kong Ship type:bulk carrier Gross tonnes:44570 Deadweight:81998 Date keel laid:13 November 2011 Cargo type:sugar Classification Society:Bureau Veritas (BV) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Bureau Veritas (BV) Last special survey:IMO registered owner:5718881 Registered owner:Janelle Shipping Co Pte Ltd, Singapore IMO company:5549522 ISM company:Raffles Technical Services Pte Ltd, Singapore Charterer:Raffles Shipping Intl. Date time of detention:29 April 2015 at 10:00 Port of detention:Townsville, QLD, Australia Date time of release:30 April 2015 at 21:30 Port of release:Townsville, QLD, Australia Detention period:1 d 11 h 30 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time:0 d 14 h 30 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:Forepeak ballast tank air vents defective. Numerous water ballast tank gaskets detached. Ballast tank air vent defective JPG155.89 KB and second photo JPG218.42 KB. Conditions of release:Deficiency rectified.
- MSC Panama
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9231781 Flag:United Kingdom Ship type:container ship Gross tonnes:53453 Deadweight:66686 Date keel laid:14 November 2001 Cargo type:containers Classification Society:Lloyd's Register (LR) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:United Kingdom Last special survey:15 April 2012 IMO registered owner:5037076 Registered owner:Assetfinance December (W) Ltd, United Kingdom IMO company:0034961 ISM company:Zodiac Maritime Agencies Ltd, United Kingdom Charterer:MSC Shipping Date time of detention:29 April 2015 at 11:30 Port of detention:Melbourne, VIC, Australia Date time of release:29 April 2015 at 23:00 Port of release:Melbourne, VIC, Australia Detention period:0 d 11 h 30 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:Starboard lifeboat onload release mechanism defective. Conditions of release:Deficiency rectified.
- Nord Fortune
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9442926 Flag:Panama Ship type:bulk carrier Gross tonnes:39737 Deadweight:76596 Date keel laid:08 October 2004 Cargo type:coal Classification Society:Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) Last special survey:27 March 2013 IMO registered owner:1739011 Registered owner:Ever Bright Shipping SA, Panama IMO company:0297565 ISM company:Toshin Kisen Co Ltd, Japan Charterer:NORDEN Date time of detention:21 April 2015 at 10:30 Port of detention:Hay Point, QLD, Australia Date time of release:23 April 2015 at 14:45 Port of release:Hay Point, QLD, Australia Detention period:2 d 4 h 15 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time:1 d 21 h 45 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 on board did not ensure that:
- the ship was supplied with an official chart outfit
- the previously identified non-conformances were addressed.
Other serious deficiencies:Starboard lifeboat onload release defective. Conditions of release:Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system external verification audit carried out.
- Ocean World
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9528718 Flag:Koreas, Republic of Ship type:NLS tanker Gross tonnes:4387 Deadweight:5927 Date keel laid:29 May 2009 Cargo type:petroleum products Classification Society:Korean Register of Shipping (KRS) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Korean Register of Shipping (KRS) Last special survey:25 April 2014 IMO registered owner:1841241 Registered owner:Shinhan Capital Co Ltd, Korea, Republic of IMO company:5266681 ISM company:Well Chain Shipping Co Ltd, Korea, Republic of Charterer:SK Energy Date time of detention:02 April 2015 at 12:15 Port of detention:Brisbane, QLD, Australia Date time of release:02 April 2015 at 16:15 Port of release:Brisbane, QLD, Australia Detention period:0 d 4 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:Remote quick closing valves for fuel oil settling tank defective. Conditions of release:Deficiency rectified.
- Orient Sun
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9464675 Flag:Cyprus Ship type:bulk carrier Gross tonnes:63993 Deadweight:114775 Date keel laid:08 October 2008 Cargo type:coal Classification Society:Lloyd's Register (LR) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Lloyd's Register (LR) Last special survey:05 March 2013 IMO registered owner:5654902 Registered owner:Orient Sun Shipping Co Ltd, Cyprus IMO company:5344041 ISM company:Interorient Marine Services Ltd, Cyprus Charterer:Shangzhi International Date time of detention:19 April 2015 at 00:00 Port of detention:Newcastle, NSW, Australia Date time of release:19 April 2015 at 02:00 Port of release:Newcastle, NSW, Australia Detention period:0 d 2 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:Crew wages not paid as per Seafarer Employment Agreements and the ship's declaration of Maritime Labour Convention Part II. Conditions of release:Deficiency rectified.
- Sea Amity
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9222558 Flag:Liberia Ship type:bulk carrier Gross tonnes:17859 Deadweight:28290 Date keel laid:26 June 2000 Cargo type:metal concentrates Classification Society:Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) Last special survey:01 January 2011 IMO registered owner:4062669 Registered owner:Sea Amity Maritime Inc, Panama IMO company:1425040 ISM company:Lihai International Shipping Co, Hong Kong Charterer:Date time of detention:17 April 2015 at 15:00 Port of detention:Newcastle, NSW, Australia Date time of release:18 April 2015 at 12:00 Port of release:Newcastle, NSW, Australia Detention period:0 d 21 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:The ship's safety management system did not ensure the ship was prepared for emergency situations. Other serious deficiencies:Nil Conditions of release:Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system external verification audit carried out.
- Shravan
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9481673 Flag:Cyprus Ship type:bulk carrier Gross tonnes:62271 Deadweight:106438 Date keel laid:13 June 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:IMO registered owner:5631030 Registered owner:Essar Shipping (Cyprus) Ltd, Cyprus IMO company:0040916 ISM company:Essar Shipping Ltd, India Charterer:Essar Shipping Date time of detention:25 April 2015 at 08:30 Port of detention:Hay Point, QLD, Australia Date time of release:27 April 2015 at 21:30 Port of release:Hay Point, QLD, Australia Detention period:2 d 13 h 0 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time:2 d 4 h 30 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:Reoccurring instances of seafarers not paid at monthly intervals in accordance with their Seafarer Employment Agreements over an extended period of time. Conditions of release:Crew paid in full and as per the agreed Rectification Action Plan.
- Siangtan
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9614529 Flag:Singapore Ship type:container ship Gross tonnes:25483 Deadweight:31756 Date keel laid:01 January 2013 Cargo type:containers Classification Society:Lloyd's Register (LR) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Lloyd's Register (LR) Last special survey:23 December 2013 IMO registered owner:5527921 Registered owner:The China Navigation Co Pte Ltd, Singapore IMO company:5527921 ISM company:The China Navigation Co Pte Ltd, Singapore Charterer:SWIRE Shipping Date time of detention:13 April 2015 at 15:00 Port of detention:Geelong, VIC, Australia Date time of release:15 April 2015 at 04:30 Port of release:Geelong, VIC, Australia Detention period:1 d 13 h 30 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time:1 d 7 h 30 min Recognised organisation (RO) attended:Yes ISM issuing authority attended:Yes Serious deficiencies related to RO:Nil Serious deficiencies relating to ISM:Multiple deficiencies in the ship's fire fighting and life saving systems indicate that the safety management system implemented does not ensure the ship is ready for emergency situations. Other serious deficiencies:Multiple CO2 hoses pinched and one CO2 pilot hose detached JPG1.31 MB. Conditions of release:Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system external verification audit carried out.
- Spring Hydrangea
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9330290 Flag:Panama Ship type:bulk carrier Gross tonnes:89726 Deadweight:176955 Date keel laid:30 June 2004 Cargo type:iron ore Classification Society:Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) Last special survey:07 June 2011 IMO registered owner:1626206 Registered owner:Primavera Montana SA, Panama IMO company:0605971 ISM company:Shunzan Kaiun KK (Shunzan Kaiun Co Ltd), Japan Charterer:MOL Date time of detention:10 April 2015 at 14:00 Port of detention:Dampier, WA, Australia Date time of release:11 April 2015 at 09:00 Port of release:Dampier, WA, Australia Detention period:0 d 19 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:Insufficient provisions (fresh vegetables and fruits) available for the intended voyage. Conditions of release:Deficiency rectified.