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.