AMSA’s Airlie Beach office is temporarily unattended. For assistance, contact AMSA Connect on 1800 627 484 or by emailing AMSAConnect@amsa.gov.au

Some AMSA forms will be unavailable from 8:00 – 8:30 pm on Tuesday 23 April AEST due to scheduled maintenance. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Ship detention list February 2015

Details of ships that we detained in Australian ports during February 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: 364
Number of deficiencies found: 946
Number of foreign ships detained: 16

Number of Australian ships inspected: 6
Number of deficiencies found: 27
Number of Australian ships detained: 0

Alpha Effort
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9189081
Flag:
Greece
Ship type:
bulk carrier
Gross tonnes:
38564
Deadweight:
72844
Date keel laid:
15 February 1999
Cargo type:
grain
Classification Society:
Lloyd's Register (LR)
International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:
DNV GL AS (DNVGL)
Last special survey:
15.06.2014
IMO registered owner:
5393968
Registered owner:
Effort Special Maritime Enterprise (ENE), Greece
IMO company:
5772007
ISM company:
Med Bulkers Shipmanagement Inc, Liberia
Charterer:
Raffles
Date time of detention:
18 February 2015 at 11:30
Port of detention:
Geraldton, WA, Australia
Date time of release:
21 February 2015 at 17:00
Port of release:
Kwinana, WA, Australia
Detention period:
3 d 5 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:
The safety management system implemented on board fails to satisfy element 7 and 8 of the ISM code.
Other serious deficiencies:
Nil
Conditions of release:
Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system external verification audit carried out.
Alpine
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9715270
Flag:
Marshall Islands
Ship type:
bulk carrier
Gross tonnes:
24198
Deadweight:
37349
Date keel laid:
10 December 2013
Cargo type:
fertiliser
Classification Society:
DNV GL AS (DNVGL)
International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:
DNV GL AS (DNVGL)
Last special survey:
 
IMO registered owner:
5823025
Registered owner:
CVI Alpine LLC, United States
IMO company:
5205432
ISM company:
Graig Ship Management Ltd, United States
Charterer:
Louis Dreyfuss
Date time of detention:
16 February 2015 at 17:30
Port of detention:
Port Adelaide, SA, Australia
Date time of release:
17 February 2015 at 14:45
Port of release:
Port Adelaide, SA, Australia
Detention period:
0 d 21 h 15 min
Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time:
0
Recognised organisation (RO) attended:
Yes
ISM issuing authority attended:
No
Serious deficiencies related to RO:
Fixed CO2 system not readily available for operation as flexible hoses are not connected to CO2 bottles.
Serious deficiencies relating to ISM:
Nil
Other serious deficiencies:
Nil
Conditions of release:
Deficiency rectified.
Catalonia
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9309526
Flag:
Malta
Ship type:
general cargo/multi-purpose ship
Gross tonnes:
24960
Deadweight:
35200
Date keel laid:
25 April 2004
Cargo type:
other
Classification Society:
Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK)
International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:
Det Norske Veritas (DNV)
Last special survey:
 
IMO registered owner:
5529595
Registered owner:
MS "CATALONIA" Schiffahrtsgesellschaft mbh & Co KG, Germany
IMO company:
0614832
ISM company:
F H Bertling Reederei GmbH, Germany
Charterer:
Catalonia Shipping Co.
Date time of detention:
24 February 2015 at 16:00
Port of detention:
Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Date time of release:
27 February 2015 at 13:45
Port of release:
Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Detention period:
2 d 21 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:
The safety management system implemented fails to comply with procedures for critical shipboard operations concerning the safety of the vessel.
Other serious deficiencies:
Engine room air supply fire damper defective. Fire dampers corroded and not closing completely JPG84.38 KB.
Conditions of release:
Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system external verification audit carried out.
Ce-Alliance
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9206437
Flag:
Malta
Ship type:
bulk carrier
Gross tonnes:
87363
Deadweight:
172499
Date keel laid:
21 December 1999
Cargo type:
iron ore
Classification Society:
Lloyd's Register (LR)
International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:
Bureau Veritas (BV)
Last special survey:
01 March 2011
IMO registered owner:
5267410
Registered owner:
Galan Shipping Ltd, Malta
IMO company:
1670861
ISM company:
Marine Trust Ltd, Liberia
Charterer:
Rio Tinto
Date time of detention:
17 February 2015 at 11:00
Port of detention:
Port Hedland, WA, Australia
Date time of release:
19 February 2015 at 17:00
Port of release:
Port Hedland, WA, Australia
Detention period:
2 d 6 h 0 min
Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time:
1 d 8 h 0 min
Recognised organisation (RO) attended:
No
ISM issuing authority attended:
Yes
Serious deficiencies related to RO:
Nil
Serious deficiencies relating to ISM:

The safety management system implemented fails to document:

  • safety of navigation
  • emergency preparedness.
Other serious deficiencies:
Nil
Conditions of release:
Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system external verification audit carried out.
Densa Puma
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9649108
Flag:
Malta
Ship type:
bulk carrier
Gross tonnes:
22709
Deadweight:
36722
Date keel laid:
14 November 2012
Cargo type:
alumina
Classification Society:
American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)
International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:
American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)
Last special survey:
 
IMO registered owner:
5590429
Registered owner:
Puma Marine & Trading Ltd, Malta
IMO company:
5505864
ISM company:
Densa Denizcilik Sanayi ve Ticaret AS, Turkey
Charterer:
Cargill
Date time of detention:
13 February 2015 at 14:30
Port of detention:
Kwinana, WA, Australia
Date time of release:
14 February 2015 at 16:00
Port of release:
Kwinana, WA, Australia
Detention period:
1 d 1 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:
Emergency fire pump unable to pressurise fire main.
Conditions of release:
Deficiency rectified.
Elbe Max
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9171278
Flag:
Isle of Man
Ship type:
bulk carrier
Gross tonnes:
38972
Deadweight:
73548
Date keel laid:
26 January 1999
Cargo type:
grain
Classification Society:
Bureau Veritas (BV)
International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:
Isle of Man
Last special survey:
15 January 2015
IMO registered owner:
5164693
Registered owner:
Waxstone Shipping Inc, Virgin Islands, British
IMO company:
0023334
ISM company:
Enterprises Shipping & Trading SA, Marshall Islands
Charterer:
Luis Dreyfus Commodities (Switzland)
Date time of detention:
09 February 2015 at 14:00
Port of detention:
Port Adelaide, SA, Australia
Date time of release:
10 February 2015 at 14:15
Port of release:
Port Adelaide, SA, Australia
Detention period:
1 d 0 h 15 min
Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time:
0 d 8 h 15 min
Recognised organisation (RO) attended:
No
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 procedures for critical shipboard operations.
Other serious deficiencies:
Nil
Conditions of release:
Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system external verification audit carried out.
Formosabulk Allstar
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9107904
Flag:
Liberia
Ship type:
bulk carrier
Gross tonnes:
77255
Deadweight:
150393
Date keel laid:
28 March 1995
Cargo type:
coal
Classification Society:
Bureau Veritas (BV)
International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:
Liberia
Last special survey:
05 September 2010
IMO registered owner:
5372511
Registered owner:
Allstar One Maritime SA, Marshall Islands
IMO company:
0882415
ISM company:
Formosa Plastics Marine Corp, Taiwan
Charterer:
Formosa Plastics Group
Date time of detention:
11 February 2015 at 14:30
Port of detention:
Newcastle, NSW, Australia
Date time of release:
13 February 2015 at 22:00
Port of release:
Newcastle, NSW, Australia
Detention period:
2 d 7 h 30 min
Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time:
1 d 20 h 15 min
Recognised organisation (RO) attended:
Yes
ISM issuing authority attended:
Yes
Serious deficiencies related to RO:
Excessive wastage and corrosion evident on deck and hatch covers throughout the ship. Brackets thinned and wasted at many places JPG699.32 KB.
Serious deficiencies relating to ISM:
Safety management system has not ensured that the vessel and its equipment are effectively maintained and corrective action is taken where needed.
Other serious deficiencies:
Sewage treatment plant defective.
Ballast tank air vents closing devices defective (many places) including critical locations. Broken ballast air vent float JPG699.32 KB.
Conditions of release:
Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system external verification audit carried out.
Fortune Bay
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9296327
Flag:
Isle of Man
Ship type:
bulk carrier
Gross tonnes:
17660
Deadweight:
28671
Date keel laid:
25 October 2004
Cargo type:
grain
Classification Society:
American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)
International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:
Isle of Man
Last special survey:
29 December 2010
IMO registered owner:
5774065
Registered owner:
PNR Marine Trading IV LLC, Marshall Islands
IMO company:
5287602
ISM company:
Synergy Maritime Pvt Ltd, India
Charterer:
Hudson
Date time of detention:
13 February 2015 at 13:00
Port of detention:
Kwinana, WA, Australia
Date time of release:
14 February 2015 at 22:00
Port of release:
Kwinana, WA, Australia
Detention period:
1 d 9 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 safety management system implemented on board does not ensure safe operation of the ship.
Other serious deficiencies:
Nil
Conditions of release:
Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system external verification audit carried out.
Fugro Equator
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9627411
Flag:
Bahamas
Ship type:
special purpose ship
Gross tonnes:
1929
Deadweight:
 
Date keel laid:
29 August 2010
Cargo type:
non cargo carrying
Classification Society:
DNV GL AS (DNVGL)
International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:
Det Norske Veritas (DNV)
Last special survey:
 
IMO registered owner:
5635165
Registered owner:
Fugro Equator Inc, Panama
IMO company:
5312062
ISM company:
Fugro Marine Services BV, Netherlands
Charterer:
 
Date time of detention:
18 February 2015 at 15:00
Port of detention:
Fremantle, WA, Australia
Date time of release:
20 February 2015 at 15:30
Port of release:
Fremantle, WA, Australia
Detention period:
2 d 0 h 30 min
Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time:
0 d 3 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 implement effectively elements 9 and 10 of ISM code.
Other serious deficiencies:
Sewage treatment plant defective.
Fire damper for port propulsion room defective.
Conditions of release:
Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system external verification audit carried out.
Golden Top
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9303273
Flag:
Panama
Ship type:
chemical tanker
Gross tonnes:
7240
Deadweight:
12705
Date keel laid:
01 January 2003
Cargo type:
petroleum products
Classification Society:
Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK)
International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:
American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)
Last special survey:
20 February 2014
IMO registered owner:
4025787
Registered owner:
Hakuto Shipping Panama SA, Panama
IMO company:
1708871
ISM company:
Dongkuk Marine Co Ltd, Korea, Republic of
Charterer:
Odfjell Parcel Tanker 
Date time of detention:
19 February 2015 at 10:30
Port of detention:
Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Date time of release:
19 February 2015 at 14:15
Port of release:
Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Detention period:
0 d 3 h 45 min
Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time:
0 d 0 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 fire dampers port and starboard defective.
Conditions of release:
Deficiency rectified.
Kokopo Chief
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
8907412
Flag:
Hong Kong
Ship type:
container ship
Gross tonnes:
10352
Deadweight:
13970
Date keel laid:
01 May 1991
Cargo type:
containers
Classification Society:
Lloyd's Register (LR)
International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:
Lloyd's Register (LR)
Last special survey:
24 May 2011
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:
15 February 2015 at 14:00
Port of detention:
Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Date time of release:
16 February 2015 at 16:30
Port of release:
Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Detention period:
1 d 2 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 implemented on board failed to comply with elements 7 and 10 of the ISM code.
Other serious deficiencies:
Nil
Conditions of release:
Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system external verification audit carried out.
Navios Alegria
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9284893
Flag:
Panama
Ship type:
bulk carrier
Gross tonnes:
39974
Deadweight:
76466
Date keel laid:
19 February 2004
Cargo type:
coal
Classification Society:
Bureau Veritas (BV)
International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:
Bureau Veritas (BV)
Last special survey:
20 September 2014
IMO registered owner:
5210574
Registered owner:
Alegria Shipping Corp, Marshall Islands
IMO company:
1772981
ISM company:
Navios Shipmanagement Inc, Marshall Islands
Charterer:
Hyundai Globus
Date time of detention:
11 February 2015 at 13:00
Port of detention:
Newcastle, NSW, Australia
Date time of release:
11 February 2015 at 18:30
Port of release:
Newcastle, NSW, Australia
Detention period:
0 d 5 h 30 min
Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time:
0
Recognised organisation (RO) attended:
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.
RTM Djulpan
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9607148
Flag:
Singapore
Ship type:
bulk carrier
Gross tonnes:
38617
Deadweight:
70373
Date keel laid:
19 April 2013
Cargo type:
caustic soda
Classification Society:
DNV GL AS (DNVGL)
International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:
DNV GL AS (DNVGL)
Last special survey:
 
IMO registered owner:
5797385
Registered owner:
Rio Tinto Shipping (Asia) Pte Ltd, Singapore
IMO company:
0005046
ISM company:
Anglo-Eastern (UK) Ltd, United Kingdom
Charterer:
Rio Tinto
Date time of detention:
25 February 2015 at 13:10
Port of detention:
Gladstone, QLD, Australia
Date time of release:
26 February 2015 at 09:50
Port of release:
Gladstone, QLD, Australia
Detention period:
0 d 20 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:
Maririme Labour Convention 2006 - evidence of non-compliance with minimum hours of rest.
Conditions of release:
Rectification Action Plan to be implemented and all deficiencies rectified by the dates specified within the rectification action plan.
Salvatore Cafiero
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9183221
Flag:
Malta
Ship type:
bulk carrier
Gross tonnes:
40115
Deadweight:
75668
Date keel laid:
01 January 2000
Cargo type:
coal
Classification Society:
DNV GL AS (DNVGL)
International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:
DNV GL AS (DNVGL)
Last special survey:
04 May 2011
IMO registered owner:
5800884
Registered owner:
Augustea Med Ltd, Malta
IMO company:
1933966
ISM company:
Augustea Tecnoservice S.R.L., Italy
Charterer:
"K" Line
Date time of detention:
21 February 2015 at 13:00
Port of detention:
Newcastle, NSW, Australia
Date time of release:
21 February 2015 at 15:30
Port of release:
Newcastle, NSW, Australia
Detention period:
0 d 2 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:
Sewage treatment plant not operational.
Conditions of release:
Deficiency rectified.
Solar Orion
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
8911499
Flag:
Korea, Republic of
Ship type:
bulk carrier
Gross tonnes:
77273
Deadweight:
149518
Date keel laid:
14 June 1990
Cargo type:
coal
Classification Society:
Korean Register of Shipping (KRS)
International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:
Korean Register of Shipping (KRS)
Last special survey:
06 May 2011
IMO registered owner:
1841241
Registered owner:
Shinhan Capital Co Ltd, Korea, Republic of
IMO company:
5114780
ISM company:
Polaris Shipping Co Ltd, Korea, Republic of
Charterer:
Polaris
Date time of detention:
23 February 2015 at 16:30
Port of detention:
Gladstone, QLD, Australia
Date time of release:
28 February 2015 at 23:00
Port of release:
Gladstone, QLD, Australia
Detention period:
5 d 6 h 30 min
Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time:
2 d 9 h 45 min
Recognised organisation (RO) attended:
Yes
ISM issuing authority attended:
Yes
Serious deficiencies related to RO:
Vessel not maintained in an adequate condition after survey.
Serious deficiencies relating to ISM:
Nil
Other serious deficiencies:
Nil
Conditions of release:
Deficiency rectified.
UBC Lemessos
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9395226
Flag:
Malta
Ship type:
bulk carrier
Gross tonnes:
31094
Deadweight:
53571
Date keel laid:
25 May 2006
Cargo type:
coal
Classification Society:
DNV GL AS (DNVGL)
International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:
DNV GL AS (DNVGL)
Last special survey:
14 May 2013
IMO registered owner:
4128534
Registered owner:
Atlas Trampship Reederei GmbH & Co KG ms 'Cuxhaven' KG, Germany
IMO company:
1220552
ISM company:
Hartmann Schiffahrts GmbH & Co KG, Germany
Charterer:
Oldendorf Carriers
Date time of detention:
12 February 2015 at 13:30
Port of detention:
Kwinana, WA, Australia
Date time of release:
13 February 2015 at 12:00
Port of release:
Kwinana, WA, Australia
Detention period:
0 d 22 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:
Sewage treatment plant defective.Untreated sewage JPG158.48 KB.
Conditions of release:
Deficiency rectified.
Last updated: 14 July 2020