Ship detention list December 2015

Details of ships that we detained in Australian ports during December 2015.

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: 273
Number of deficiencies found: 673
Number of foreign ships detained: 17

Number of Australian ships inspected: 6
Number of deficiencies found: 16
Number of Australian ships detained: 0

Aqua Bonanza
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9446465
Flag:
Panama
Ship type:
bulk carrier
Gross tonnes:
90424
Deadweight:
180176
Date keel laid:
22 November 2004
Cargo type:
iron ore
Classification Society:
Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK)
International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:
Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK)
Last special survey:
05 December 2014
IMO registered owner:
1675902
Registered owner:
IMS Maritime SA, Panama
IMO company:
1286515
ISM company:
IMECS Co Ltd, Japan
Charterer:
Noble chartering
Date time of detention:
09 December 2015 at 12:30
Port of detention:
Dampier, WA, Australia
Date time of release:
09 December 2015 at 22:30
Port of release:
Dampier, WA, Australia
Detention period:
0 d 10 h 0 min
Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time:
0 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 management system implemented on board failed to ensure compliance with elements 7 of the ISM Code as evident by issues with a lack of current charts, of operation or survival craft and other defects in ship systems.
Other serious deficiencies:
Nil
Conditions of release:
Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system external verification audit carried out.
BBC Virginia
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9501277
Flag:
Antigua and Barbuda
Ship type:
heavy load carrier
Gross tonnes:
9618
Deadweight:
12657
Date keel laid:
01 January 2007
Cargo type:
heavy lift cargo
Classification Society:
n/a
International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:
Germanischer Lloyd (GL)
Last special survey:
18 September 2015
IMO registered owner:
5624642
Registered owner:
Briese Schiffahrts GmbH & Co KG ms 'Dorenborg, Germany
IMO company:
1183357
ISM company:
Briese Schiffahrts GmbH & Co KG, Germany
Charterer:
BBC
Date time of detention:
01 December 2015 at 11:00
Port of detention:
Geelong, VIC, Australia
Date time of release:
02 December 2015 at 19:10
Port of release:
Geelong, VIC, Australia
Detention period:
1 d 8 h 10 min
Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time:
0 d 20 h 10 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 the maintenance of the ship and equipment in accordance with the regulations.
Other serious deficiencies:
Sewage treatment plant defective no flow evident through tube JPG94.45 KB
Conditions of release:
Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system external verification audit carried out.
Blue River
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9247821
Flag:
Liberia
Ship type:
oil tanker
Gross tonnes:
57529
Deadweight:
106638
Date keel laid:
26 February 2002
Cargo type:
crude oil
Classification Society:
DNV GL AS (DNVGL)
International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:
Liberia
Last special survey:
06 August 2012
IMO registered owner:
5816712
Registered owner:
Blue River Navigation Co, Liberia
IMO company:
1425345
ISM company:
Estoril Navigation Ltd, Greece
Charterer:
Vitol
Date time of detention:
22 December 2015 at 11:45
Port of detention:
Geelong, VIC, Australia
Date time of release:
22 December 2015 at 23:15
Port of release:
Geelong, 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:
Port and starboard lifeboat onload release system set incorrectly.
Serious deficiencies relating to ISM:
Nil
Other serious deficiencies:
Nil
Conditions of release:
Port and starboard onload release systems repaired to class satisfaction.
Da Heng Shan
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9564815
Flag:
Hong Kong, China
Ship type:
NLS tanker
Gross tonnes:
5493
Deadweight:
6193
Date keel laid:
01 January 2008
Cargo type:
petroleum products
Classification Society:
Bureau Veritas (BV)
International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:
Bureau Veritas (BV)
Last special survey:
22 June 2014
IMO registered owner:
5504044
Registered owner:
Max Prime International Ltd, Hong Kong
IMO company:
5193805
ISM company:
Fangchenggang Southwest Maritime Ltd, China
Charterer:
Global Energy
Date time of detention:
18 December 2015 at 11:30
Port of detention:
Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Date time of release:
19 December 2015 at 13:30
Port of release:
Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Detention period:
1 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:
15 PPM alarm arrangements not compliant.
Conditions of release:
Deficiency rectified.
Diamantina
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9144469
Flag:
Singapore
Ship type:
livestock carrier
Gross tonnes:
7702
Deadweight:
5150
Date keel laid:
09 August 1996
Cargo type:
livestock
Classification Society:
Bureau Veritas (BV)
International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:
Bureau Veritas (BV)
Last special survey:
18 December 2013
IMO registered owner:
5583268
Registered owner:
Ocean Eight Shipping Pte Ltd, Singapore
IMO company:
5308459
ISM company:
Seaquest Oriental Pte Ltd, Singapore
Charterer:
NTXLS
Date time of detention:
22 December 2015 at 11:00
Port of detention:
Fremantle, WA, Australia
Date time of release:
23 December 2015 at 19:00
Port of release:
Fremantle, WA, Australia
Detention period:
1 d 8 h 0 min
Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time:
0
Recognised organisation (RO) attended:
Yes
ISM issuing authority attended:
No
Serious deficiencies related to RO:
Fuel oil remote closing valves defective.
Serious deficiencies relating to ISM:
Nil
Other serious deficiencies:
Nil
Conditions of release:
Deficiency rectified.
Dimitrios C
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
8902577
Flag:
Liberia
Ship type:
container ship
Gross tonnes:
53833
Deadweight:
65815
Date keel laid:
16 August 1991
Cargo type:
containers
Classification Society:
DNV GL AS (DNVGL)
International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:
Liberia
Last special survey:
01 April 2012
IMO registered owner:
5847873
Registered owner:
Rayna Investments Inc, Saint Kitts and Nevis
IMO company:
5724678
ISM company:
OSM Ship Management GmbH, Germany
Charterer:
MSC
Date time of detention:
23 December 2015 at 18:00
Port of detention:
Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Date time of release:
24 December 2015 at 19:00
Port of release:
Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Detention period:
1 d 1 h 0 min
Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time:
0 d 4 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 management system implemented does not comply with procedures for critical shipboard operations and the maintenance of the ship and equipment as issues were identified with load line, navigational charts and the operation of survival craft. 
Other serious deficiencies:
Nil
Conditions of release:
Additional safety management system external verification audit carried out. Deficiencies rectified in accordance with the corrective action plan.
Ellensborg
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9488061
Flag:
Panama
Ship type:
general cargo/multi-purpose ship
Gross tonnes:
9627
Deadweight:
12731
Date keel laid:
28 December 2008
Cargo type:
general/mixed cargo
Classification Society:
Registro Italiano Navale (RINA)
International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:
Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK)
Last special survey:
24 November 2015
IMO registered owner:
5512866
Registered owner:
Borgship III ApS, Denmark
IMO company:
0365309
ISM company:
Jutha Maritime Public Co Ltd, Thailand
Charterer:
Nordana
Date time of detention:
15 December 2015 at 11:00
Port of detention:
Gladstone, QLD, Australia
Date time of release:
17 December 2015 at 18:00
Port of release:
Gladstone, QLD, Australia
Detention period:
2 d 7 h 0 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 ensure watch keepers are rested as required by International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers.
Other serious deficiencies:
Nil
Conditions of release:
Additional safety management system external verification audit carried out.
Eternal Power
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9272864
Flag:
Hong Kong, China
Ship type:
bulk carrier
Gross tonnes:
52868
Deadweight:
97045
Date keel laid:
09 May 2002
Cargo type:
coal
Classification Society:
Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK)
International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:
Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK)
Last special survey:
23 May 2014
IMO registered owner:
1476098
Registered owner:
Mi-Das Line SA, Panama
IMO company:
5434450
ISM company:
Rosy Star Ocean Vessels Management Co Inc, Philippines
Charterer:
 
Date time of detention:
21 December 2015 at 13:05
Port of detention:
Hay Point, QLD, Australia
Date time of release:
22 December 2015 at 12:00
Port of release:
Hay Point, QLD, Australia
Detention period:
0 d 22 h 55 min
Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time:
0 d 9 h 0 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 ensure that the vessel can effectively respond to hazards, accidents and emergency situations.
Other serious deficiencies:
Port lifeboat - both independent rechargeable energy sources of starting failed.
Emergency fire pump unable to pressurise fire line.
Conditions of release:
Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system external verification audit carried out.
Genco Charger
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9324710
Flag:
Hong Kong, China
Ship type:
bulk carrier
Gross tonnes:
16960
Deadweight:
28398
Date keel laid:
01 February 2005
Cargo type:
bulk cargo (other dry)
Classification Society:
DNV GL AS (DNVGL)
International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:
Det Norske Veritas (DNV)
Last special survey:
25 March 2015
IMO registered owner:
5352187
Registered owner:
Genco Charger Ltd, Hong Kong
IMO company:
0017463
ISM company:
Wallem Shipmanagement Ltd (WSM), Hong Kong
Charterer:
Clipper Bulk
Date time of detention:
08 December 2015 at 12:30
Port of detention:
Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Date time of release:
09 December 2015 at 14:30
Port of release:
Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Detention period:
1 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:
Safety management system implemented does not ensure that the vessel is prepared for an emergency in regards to fixed fire fighting system.
Other serious deficiencies:
Nil
Conditions of release:
Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system external verification audit carried out.
Hammonia Antofagasta
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9399753
Flag:
Liberia
Ship type:
container ship
Gross tonnes:
32901
Deadweight:
35534
Date keel laid:
12 April 2006
Cargo type:
containers
Classification Society:
DNV GL AS (DNVGL)
International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:
DNV GL AS (DNVGL)
Last special survey:
12 March 2013
IMO registered owner:
5483745
Registered owner:
FHH Fonds Nr. 40 MS Antofagasta GmbH & Co. KG, Germany
IMO company:
5059234
ISM company:
Hammonia Reederei GmbH &Co. KG, Germany
Charterer:
CMA CGM
Date time of detention:
01 December 2015 at 16:00
Port of detention:
Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Date time of release:
02 December 2015 at 11:30
Port of release:
Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Detention period:
0 d 19 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:
Engine room blowers fire damper arrangement defective.
Conditions of release:
Deficiency rectified.
Malte Rambow
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9306263
Flag:
Antigua and Barbuda
Ship type:
container ship
Gross tonnes:
9957
Deadweight:
13827
Date keel laid:
15 June 2004
Cargo type:
containers
Classification Society:
Undefined
International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:
DNV GL AS (DNVGL)
Last special survey:
31 May 2015
IMO registered owner:
5163050
Registered owner:
MS 'Malte' Schiffahrtsgesellschaft mbH & Co KG, Germany
IMO company:
5090029
ISM company:
Reederei Rambow, Germany
Charterer:
MSC
Date time of detention:
16 December 2015 at 12:45
Port of detention:
Fremantle, WA, Australia
Date time of release:
18 December 2015 at 10:10
Port of release:
Fremantle, WA, Australia
Detention period:
1 d 21 h 25 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 does not ensure effective maintenance of the ship, equipment and emergency preparedness in accordance with the regulations.
Other serious deficiencies:
A number of ventilators at aft deck closing arrangements defective.
One weathertight door at aft of accommodation deck holed.
Two ventilation openings at aft deck found closing arrangement defective.
Conditions of release:
Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system external verification audit carried out.
Navios Galaxy I
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9244221
Flag:
Panama
Ship type:
bulk carrier
Gross tonnes:
38846
Deadweight:
74195
Date keel laid:
01 January 2000
Cargo type:
bauxite
Classification Society:
Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK)
International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:
Panama
Last special survey:
11 March 2011
IMO registered owner:
5229296
Registered owner:
Galaxy Shipping Corp, Marshall Islands
IMO company:
1772981
ISM company:
Navios Shipmanagement Inc, Marshall Islands
Charterer:
Rio Tinto
Date time of detention:
02 December 2015 at 10:40
Port of detention:
Gladstone, QLD, Australia
Date time of release:
03 December 2015 at 12:00
Port of release:
Gladstone, QLD, Australia
Detention period:
1 d 1 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:

Safety management system implemented has failed to ensure that the vessel:

  • can safely carry out key shipboard operations
  • is ready to respond to an emergency
  • fails to report defects identified of critical equipment as required by company procedures.
Other serious deficiencies:
Nil
Conditions of release:
Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system external verification audit carried out.
Ohshu Maru
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9568237
Flag:
Liberia
Ship type:
bulk carrier
Gross tonnes:
50927
Deadweight:
92075
Date keel laid:
28 October 2010
Cargo type:
coal
Classification Society:
Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK)
International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:
Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK)
Last special survey:
08 June 2011
IMO registered owner:
5564440
Registered owner:
Erica Navigation S.A., Panama
IMO company:
0297888
ISM company:
Toyo Sangyo Co Ltd (Toyo Sangyo KK), Japan
Charterer:
NYK
Date time of detention:
02 December 2015 at 11:00
Port of detention:
Newcastle, NSW, Australia
Date time of release:
02 December 2015 at 18:30
Port of release:
Newcastle, NSW, Australia
Detention period:
0 d 7 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 has not ensured that appropriate training is provided to crew to effect safe operation of the Electronic Chart Display and Information System and defects are reported to flag State and class.
Other serious deficiencies:
Nil
Conditions of release:
Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system external verification audit carried out.
SBI Athena
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9704829
Flag:
Marshall Islands
Ship type:
bulk carrier
Gross tonnes:
36336
Deadweight:
63500
Date keel laid:
02 August 2014
Cargo type:
bulk cargo (other dry)
Classification Society:
DNV GL AS (DNVGL)
International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:
Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK)
Last special survey:
 
IMO registered owner:
5829506
Registered owner:
SBI Athena Shipping Co Ltd, Marshall Islands
IMO company:
5829126
ISM company:
Synergy Navis Marine Pvt Ltd, India
Charterer:
Glencor
Date time of detention:
22 December 2015 at 10:00
Port of detention:
Brisbane, QLD, AUSTRALIA
Date time of release:
22 December 2015 at 19:00
Port of release:
Brisbane, QLD, AUSTRALIA
Detention period:
0 d 9 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:
One self contained breathing apparatus defective. Reported 31 August 2015 to company.
Conditions of release:
Deficiency rectified.
Stolt Tsubaki
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9477543
Flag:
Cayman Islands
Ship type:
chemical tanker
Gross tonnes:
7242
Deadweight:
12812
Date keel laid:
18 November 2010
Cargo type:
bulk chemicals
Classification Society:
Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK)
International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:
Cayman Islands
Last special survey:
12 April 2011
IMO registered owner:
4168075
Registered owner:
Stolt Tsubaki Inc, Liberia
IMO company:
0403326
ISM company:
Stolt Tankers BV, Netherlands
Charterer:
Greencorp
Date time of detention:
02 December 2015 at 13:30
Port of detention:
Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Date time of release:
03 December 2015 at 10:20
Port of release:
Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Detention period:
0 d 20 h 50 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 treatment plant defective.
Conditions of release:
Deficiency rectified.
Syn Zube
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9346940
Flag:
Italy
Ship type:
gas carrier
Gross tonnes:
3836
Deadweight:
4027
Date keel laid:
19 December 2007
Cargo type:
lpg
Classification Society:
Registro Italiano Navale (RINA)
International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:
Italy
Last special survey:
14 October 2013
IMO registered owner:
5248503
Registered owner:
Synergas Srl, ITALY
IMO company:
5248503
ISM company:
Synergas Srl, Italy
Charterer:
Origin
Date time of detention:
18 December 2015 at 11:30
Port of detention:
Sydney, NSW, Australia
Date time of release:
18 December 2015 at 18:15
Port of release:
Sydney, NSW, Australia
Detention period:
0 d 6 h 45 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 engine room fan fire damper defective.
Rescue boat davit cannot be operated on reserve source of power.
Conditions of release:
Deficiencies rectified.
Turquoise Ocean
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9618501
Flag:
Liberia
Ship type:
bulk carrier
Gross tonnes:
24020
Deadweight:
38529
Date keel laid:
23 December 2010
Cargo type:
general/mixed cargo
Classification Society:
Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK)
International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:
Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK)
Last special survey:
23 December 2010
IMO registered owner:
1027958
Registered owner:
Lucretia Shipping SA, Panama
IMO company:
1027944
ISM company:
Santoku Senpaku Co Ltd, Japan
Charterer:
Bluescope Steel
Date time of detention:
09 December 2015 at 15:45
Port of detention:
Westernport, VIC, Australia
Date time of release:
10 December 2015 at 19:15
Port of release:
Westernport, VIC, Australia
Detention period:
1 d 3 h 30 min
Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time:
0 d 17 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 effectively maintain ship and equipment in accordance with the regulations or comply with procedures for critical shipboard operations.
Other serious deficiencies:
Nil
Conditions of release:
Additional safety management system external verification audit carried out. Deficiencies rectified in accordance with corrective action plan.
Last updated: 14 July 2020