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: 321
Number of deficiencies found: 172
Number of foreign ships detained: 20
Number of Australian ships inspected: 7
Number of deficiencies found: 47
Number of Australian ships detained: 0
- Azizi
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9238210 Flag:Cyprus Ship type:bulk carrier Gross tonnes:29885 Deadweight:52544 Date keel laid:25 July 2000 Cargo type:metal concentrates Classification Society:Nippon Kaiji Kyokai International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) Last special survey:01 December 2010 IMO registered owner:1655051 Registered owner:Pariada Shipping Co Ltd, Cyprus IMO company:1544429 ISM company:Almi Marine Management SA, Liberia Charterer:Pacific Basin Date time of detention:04 August.2015 at 14:30 Port of detention:Townsville, QLD, Australia Date time of release:07 August 2015 at 18:00 Port of release:Townsville, QLD, Australia Detention period:3 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:Starboard fire damper defective (flap broken) JPG468.64 KB.
Port lifeboat onload release arrangement defective.Conditions of release:Deficiencies rectified.
- C. Summit
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9108623 Flag:Korea (Republic of) Ship type:bulk carrier Gross tonnes:77274 Deadweight:151143 Date keel laid:27 March 1995 Cargo type:coal Classification Society:Korean Register of Shipping International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Korean Register of Shipping (KRS) Last special survey:26 October 2010 IMO registered owner:1714287 Registered owner:Chang Myung Shipping Co Ltd, Korea, Republic of IMO company:1714287 ISM company:Chang Myung Shipping Co Ltd, Korea, Republic of Charterer:Chang Myung Date time of detention:20 August 2015 at 20:00 Port of detention:Hay Point, QLD, Australia Date time of release:21 August 2015 at 19:30 Port of release:Hay Point, QLD, Australia Detention period:0 d 23 h 30 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time:0 d 18 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:Crew had multiple / confusing Seafarer Employment Agreements (SEA) onboard. Seafarers not being paid in accordance with available SEA. Conditions of release:Deficiency rectified.
- Cape Elektra
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9527922 Flag:Malta Ship type:bulk carrier Gross tonnes:93715 Deadweight:179430 Date keel laid:15 June 2010 Cargo type:coal Classification Society:Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) Last special survey:04 January 2011 IMO registered owner:5686633 Registered owner:Aline Shipping SA, Marshall Islands IMO company:0519171 ISM company:Golden Union Shipping Co SA, Panama Charterer:SwissMarine Date time of detention:04 August 2015 at 13:30 Port of detention:Newcastle, NSW, Australia Date time of release:04 August 2015 at 17:40 Port of release:Newcastle, NSW, Australia Detention period:0 d 4 h 10 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:Oily water separator defective. Conditions of release:Deficiency rectified.
- Champion
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
8409161 Flag:Comoros Ship type:tugboat Gross tonnes:483 Deadweight:808 Date keel laid:12 May 1984 Cargo type:other Classification Society:no class International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Last special survey:IMO registered owner:5867978 Registered owner:Rivermond Systems Ltd, Cyprus IMO company:0151376 ISM company:Manchester Shipping SA, Hungary Charterer:Date time of detention:25 August 2015 at 15:20 Port of detention:Port Pirie, SA, Australia Date time of release:22 September 2015 at 14:00 Port of release:Port Pirie, SA, Australia Detention period:27 d 22 h 40 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time:0 Recognised organisation (RO) attended:No ISM issuing authority attended:No Serious deficiencies related to RO:Oily water separator defective - no pump fitted. Serious deficiencies relating to ISM:Nil Other serious deficiencies:Load line certificate not provided. Conditions of release:Deficiencies rectified.
- CMA CGM Matisse
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9192428 Flag:Cyprus Ship type:container ship Gross tonnes:25803 Deadweight:30600 Date keel laid:03 April 1999 Cargo type:containers Classification Society:Bureau Veritas (BV) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Cyprus Last special survey:05 October 2014 IMO registered owner:5350177 Registered owner:Global Ship Lease 3 Ltd, Cyprus IMO company:0522961 ISM company:Anglo-Eastern Ship Management Limited, Hong Kong Charterer:CMA CGM Date time of detention:27 August 2015 at 09:00 Port of detention:Melbourne, VIC, Australia Date time of release:28 August 2015 at 09:00 Port of release:Melbourne, VIC, Australia Detention period:1 d 0 h 0 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time:0 d 13 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:Starboard lifeboat onload release mechanism set incorrectly.
Hours of rest for all deck crew and some engineers not in accordance with Maritime labour Convention 2006.Conditions of release:Rectification Action Plan to be implemented and all deficiencies rectified by the dates specified within the rectification action plan.
- CPO America
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9522647 Flag:Liberia Ship type:bulk carrier Gross tonnes:94250 Deadweight:179570 Date keel laid:21 September 2009 Cargo type:iron ore Classification Society:DNV GL AS (DNVGL) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:DNV GL AS (DNVGL) Last special survey:21 September 2009 IMO registered owner:4139781 Registered owner:KG Einhundertdreiundfunfzigste Oceanus Schiffahrts GmbH & Co, Germany IMO company:5536831 ISM company:Claus-Peter Offen Bulkschiffreederei (GmbH & Co) KG (Offen Bulkers), Germany Charterer:Hanjin Date time of detention:27 August 2015 at 15:30 Port of detention:Dampier, WA, Australia Date time of release:28 August 2015 at 07:18 Port of release:Dampier, WA, Australia Detention period:0 d 15 h 48 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 not readily available for immediate operation. Conditions of release:Deficiency rectified.
- Darya Uma
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9288411 Flag:Hong Kong, China Ship type:bulk carrier Gross tonnes:39969 Deadweight:76520 Date keel laid:22 September 2004 Cargo type:bauxite Classification Society:Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Det Norske Veritas (DNV) Last special survey:21 May 2015 IMO registered owner:5741588 Registered owner:Uma Shipping Ltd, Marshall Islands IMO company:0522961 ISM company:Anglo-Eastern Ship Management Ltd, Hing Kong Charterer:Rio Tinto Date time of detention:28 August 2015 at 12:05 Port of detention:Gladstone, QLD, Australia Date time of release:28 August 2015 at 16:45 Port of release:Gladstone, QLD, AUSTRALIA Detention period:0 d 4 h 40 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.
- Durban Highway
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9536961 Flag:Panama Ship type:vehicle carrier Gross tonnes:58997 Deadweight:18906 Date keel laid:01 October 2010 Cargo type:vehicles Classification Society:Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) Last special survey:IMO registered owner:4172191 Registered owner:SKD 5636 Shipping SA, Panama IMO company:0255909 ISM company:Taiyo Nippon Kisen Co Ltd, Japan Charterer:"K" Line Date time of detention:11 August 2015 at 11:30 Port of detention:Melbourne, VIC, Australia Date time of release:12 August 2015 at 14:45 Port of release:Melbourne, VIC, Australia Detention period:1 d 3 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:Safety management system implemented does not ensure compliance with:
- procedures for critical shipboard operations
- resources and personnel
- analysis of non-conformities and company verification and review.
Significant violations reported to the Company subsequent to the internal audit conducted 3 July 2015 with no corrective action response.
Other serious deficiencies:Nil Conditions of release:Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system external verification audit carried out.
- Endeavour
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9131292 Flag:Greece Ship type:tugboat Gross tonnes:496 Deadweight:444 Date keel laid:01 January 1995 Cargo type:non cargo carrying Classification Society:American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Last special survey:IMO registered owner:1787706 Registered owner:Christos XXIII Spanopoulos Tugs Maritime Co, Greece IMO company:0000001 ISM company:Unknown Charterer:Spanopoulos Date time of detention:05 August 2015 at 14:00 Port of detention:Dampier, WA, Australia Date time of release:10 August 2015 at 08:30 Port of release:Dampier, WA, Australia Detention period:4 d 18 h 30 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time:2 d 16 h 30 min Recognised organisation (RO) attended:No ISM issuing authority attended:No Serious deficiencies related to RO:Sewage treatment plant top plating corroded and patched up with additional temporary plate in an unsealed condition into engine room. Serious deficiencies relating to ISM:Nil Other serious deficiencies:Oily water separator:
- suction and discharge piping modified from approved drawings
- several flexible hoses from oily main engine pits
- steering gear space bilges found in engine room with quick connectors in oily water separator suction.
Conditions of release:Deficiencies rectified.
- Fernando
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9235359 Flag:Liberia Ship type:general cargo/multi-purpose ship Gross tonnes:23132 Deadweight:30345 Date keel laid:07 March 2003 Cargo type:general/mixed cargo Classification Society:DNV GL AS (DNVGL) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Germanischer Lloyd (GL) Last special survey:31 August 2013 IMO registered owner:5742215 Registered owner:OCEAN Multipurpose Schifffahrtsunternehmen GmbH & Co KG, Germany IMO company:5542335 ISM company:NSC Shipping GmbH & Cie KG, Germany Charterer:The China Navigation Company Date time of detention:07 August 2015 at 14:15 Port of detention:Brisbane, QLD, Australia Date time of release:08 August 2015 at 07:00 Port of release:Brisbane, QLD, Australia Detention period:0 d 16 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:The safety management system does not ensure that the vessel can effectively respond to hazards, accidents and emergency situations. Other serious deficiencies:Emergency fire pump defective.
Both forward and starboard side engine room ventilation dampers defective.
Sewage treatment plant defective.Conditions of release:Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system external verification audit carried out.
- Hamra
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9252034 Flag:Panama Ship type:heavy load carrier Gross tonnes:6714 Deadweight:8729 Date keel laid:13 April 2001 Cargo type:general/mixed cargo Classification Society:Lloyd's Register (LR) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Det Norske Veritas (DNV) Last special survey:01 April 2011 IMO registered owner:5404331 Registered owner:Hamra Maritime Transportation SA, Panama IMO company:5433068 ISM company:J Poulsen Shipping A/S, Denmark Charterer:Date time of detention:28 August 2015 at 11:15 Port of detention:Townsville, QLD, Australia Date time of release:29 August 2015 at 16:50 Port of release:Townsville, QLD, Australia Detention period:1 d 5 h 35 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time:0 d 6 h 50 min Recognised organisation (RO) attended:No ISM issuing authority attended:Yes Serious deficiencies related to RO:Nil Serious deficiencies relating to ISM:Failure of the vessel's safety management system with regard to passage planning and navigation. Other serious deficiencies:Nil Conditions of release:Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system external verification audit carried out.
- Kerema Chief
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9743851 Flag:Papua New Guinea Ship type:ro-ro cargo ship Gross tonnes:1350 Deadweight:Date keel laid:25 September 2013 Cargo type:general/mixed cargo Classification Society:Bureau Veritas (BV) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Lloyd's Register (LR) Last special survey:IMO registered owner:1007871 Registered owner:Consort Express Lines Ltd, Papua New Guinea IMO company:1007871 ISM company:Consort Express Lines Ltd, Papua New Guinea Charterer:Transworld Marine Express Date time of detention:24 August 2015 at 12:50 Port of detention:Brisbane, QLD, Australia Date time of release:25 August 2015 at 16:45 Port of release:Brisbane, QLD, Australia Detention period:1 d 3 h 55 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time:0 d 10 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 company does not ensure that personnel involved in the safety management system have an adequate understanding of the relevant rules and regulations. The safety management system does not ensure that the vessel can effectively respond to emergency situations. Issues identified are related to pollution prevention, operation of fire fighting system and life saving equipment, dangerous goods and certification. Other serious deficiencies:Nil Conditions of release:Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system external verification audit carried out.
- Lowlands Queen
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9464417 Flag:Panama Ship type:bulk carrier Gross tonnes:39737 Deadweight:76565 Date keel laid:29 October 2004 Cargo type:coal Classification Society:Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) Last special survey:12 August 2013 IMO registered owner:5192081 Registered owner:KTM Corp & Kawana Kaiun KK, Panama IMO company:1027944 ISM company:Santoku Senpaku Co Ltd, Japan Charterer:Date time of detention:03 August 2015 at 15:00 Port of detention:Newcastle, NSW, Australia Date time of release:03 August 2015 at 20:30 Port of release:Newcastle, NSW, Australia Detention period:0 d 5 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:Nil Other serious deficiencies:Ballast tank air vent heads defective and gaskets detached JPG73.03 KB. Conditions of release:Vessel released after class attendance and class recommendations regarding temporary repairs accepted.
- Nord Imabari
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9574028 Flag:Panama Ship type:bulk carrier Gross tonnes:23264 Deadweight:38271 Date keel laid:19 April 2010 Cargo type:alumina Classification Society:Nippon Kaiji Kyokai International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) Last special survey:IMO registered owner:1675902 Registered owner:IMS Maritime SA, Panama IMO company:1286515 ISM company:IMECS Co Ltd, Japan Charterer:Louis Dreyfus Date time of detention:27 August 2015 at 14:10 Port of detention:Fremantle, WA, Australia Date time of release:28 August 2015 at 11:30 Port of release:Fremantle, WA, Australia Detention period:0 d 21 h 20 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 on board failed to ensure the vessel is supplied with official navigation charts for previous voyage. Other serious deficiencies:Nil Conditions of release:Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system external verification audit carried out.
- Pangal
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9306160 Flag:Liberia Ship type:container ship Gross tonnes:73934 Deadweight:81236 Date keel laid:12 June 2006 Cargo type:containers Classification Society:DNV GL AS (DNVGL) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Germanischer Lloyd (GL) Last special survey:08 November 2011 IMO registered owner:5842957 Registered owner:Peter Doehle Schiffahrts-KG, Liberia IMO company:0030163 ISM company:Peter Doehle Schiffahrts-KG, Germany Charterer:MSC Date time of detention:13 August 2015 at 11:00 Port of detention:Melbourne, VIC, Australia Date time of release:13 August 2015 at 19:15 Port of release:Melbourne, VIC, Australia Detention period:0 d 8 h 15 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time:0 d 2 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 comply with procedures for critical shipboard operations and maintenance of ship and equipment. Issues identified relate to pollution prevention and navigational safety. Other serious deficiencies:Nil Conditions of release:Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system external verification audit carried out.
- Ribbon
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9163295 Flag:Malta Ship type:bulk carrier Gross tonnes:38864 Deadweight:74522 Date keel laid:13 October 1997 Cargo type:coal Classification Society:DNV GL AS (DNVGL) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:DNV GL AS (DNVGL) Last special survey:14 January 2013 IMO registered owner:5800884 Registered owner:Augustea Med Ltd, Malta IMO company:5719607 ISM company:Augustea Tecnoservice Srl, Italy Charterer:Naval Bulk China Date time of detention:13 August 2015 at 10:30 Port of detention:Newcastle, NSW, Australia Date time of release:13 August 2015 at 13:00 Port of release:Newcastle, NSW, Australia Detention period:0 d 2 h 30 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time:0 d 0 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:Foam liquid pump for fixed foam firefighting system inoperative. Fixed foam fire fighting system not ready for use. Conditions of release:Deficiencies rectified.
- SCT Santiago
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9302566 Flag:Marshall Islands Ship type:container ship Gross tonnes:54214 Deadweight:68126 Date keel laid:01 January 2006 Cargo type:containers Classification Society:American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Lloyd's Register (LR) Last special survey:17 June 2011 IMO registered owner:5876052 Registered owner:Castle Geneva LLC, Marshall Islands IMO company:5214719 ISM company:Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (China) Ltd, China Charterer:MSC Date time of detention:26 August 2015 at 10:05 Port of detention:Melbourne, VIC, Australia Date time of release:26 August 2015 at 17:20 Port of release:Melbourne, VIC, Australia Detention period:0 d 7 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:Sewage treatment plant defective. Transparent return pipe indicating no return JPG1.33 MB. Conditions of release:Deficiency rectified.
- Seahope II
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9486013 Flag:Malta Ship type:bulk carrier Gross tonnes:33036 Deadweight:56894 Date keel laid:29 October 2008 Cargo type:grain Classification Society:American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Last special survey:13 January 2015 IMO registered owner:5519069 Registered owner:Online Shipping Inc, Liberia IMO company:0033503 ISM company:Thenamaris (Ships Management) Inc, Liberia Charterer:Hudson Shipping Date time of detention:27 August 2015 at 12:30 Port of detention:Fremantle, WA, Australia Date time of release:29 August 2015 at 13:15 Port of release:Fremantle, WA, Australia Detention period:2 d 0 h 45 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time:0 d 5 h 15 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 has failed to ensure safe shipboard operations, emergency preparedness and maintenance of equipment.
Issues identified are related to navigational safety, safety/equipment, pollution prevention, communication and load line.
Other serious deficiencies:Nil Conditions of release:Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system external verification audit carried out.
- Teras Ariel
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9659971 Flag:Singapore Ship type:tugboat Gross tonnes:1022 Deadweight:872 Date keel laid:13 June 2012 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:5736208 Registered owner:Teras OrandanPte Ltd, Singapore IMO company:5330700 ISM company:Teras Offshore Pte Ltd, Singapore Charterer:Teras Date time of detention:12 August 2015 at 13:00 Port of detention:Dampier, WA, Australia Date time of release:14 August 2015 at 15:30 Port of release:Dampier, WA, Australia Detention period:2 d 2 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:Sewage plant aeration blower defective - unable to start and pressure gauge displaying zero pressure. Conditions of release:Deficiency rectified.
- Universal Ace
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9272979 Flag:Panama Ship type:wood-chip carrier Gross tonnes:40280 Deadweight:49892 Date keel laid:01 October 2003 Cargo type:wood chips Classification Society:Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) Last special survey:15 October 2013 IMO registered owner:4088161 Registered owner:Hitoyoshi Maritima SA, Panama IMO company:0752001 ISM company:Hachiuma Steamship Co Ltd (Hachiuma Kisen KK), Japan Charterer:NYK Date time of detention:03 August 2015 at 15:00 Port of detention:Geelong, VIC, Australia Date time of release:04 August 2015 at 16:30 Port of release:Geelong, VIC, Australia Detention period:1 d 1 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:The safety management system implemented does not comply with:
- critical shipboard operations procedures
- emergency response about navigational safety and operation of equipment.
Other serious deficiencies:Nil Conditions of release:Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system external verification audit carried out.