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: 334
Number of deficiencies found: 626
Number of foreign ships detained: 16
Number of Australian ships inspected: 11
Number of deficiencies found: 23
Number of Australian ships detained: 0
- Angus Express
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9167057 Flag:Philippines Ship type:livestock carrier Gross tonnes:4752 Deadweight:4200 Date keel laid:13 September 1996 Cargo type:livestock Classification Society:Bureau Veritas (BV) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Bureau Veritas (BV) Last special survey:20 November 2013 IMO registered owner:0941827 Registered owner:Jubilee shipping corporation, Philippines IMO company:5362413 ISM company:Livestock Express BV, Netherlands Charterer:Halleen Date time of detention:07 July 2015 at 09:45 Port of detention:Darwin, NT, Australia Date time of release:08 July 2015 at 17:30 Port of release:Darwin, NT, Australia Detention period:1 d 7 h 45 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time:0 d 14 h 30 min 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. Conditions of release:Deficiency rectified.
- BBC Vermont
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9357236 Flag:Antigua and Barbuda Ship type:general cargo/multi-purpose ship Gross tonnes:9625 Deadweight:12863 Date keel laid:24 December 2004 Cargo type:containers Classification Society:DNV GL AS (DNVGL) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Germanischer Lloyd (GL) Last special survey:IMO registered owner:5407089 Registered owner:Germany IMO company:1140082 ISM company:W Bockstiegel Reederei GmbH & Co KG, Germany Charterer:BBC Chartering Date time of detention:01 July 2015 at 12:45 Port of detention:Port Alma, QLD, Australia Date time of release:05 July 2015 at 22:45 Port of release:Port Alma, QLD, Australia Detention period:4 d 10 h 0 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time:4 d 5 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 on board failed to ensure that the vessel is supplied with appropriate official charts and nautical publications for intended voyage. Other serious deficiencies:Nil Conditions of release:Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system external verification audit carried out.
- Calicanto Bridge
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9435038 Flag:Hong Kong, China Ship type:container ship Gross tonnes:26404 Deadweight:34195 Date keel laid:26 December 2008 Cargo type:containers Classification Society:Lloyd's Register (LR) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Lloyd's Register (LR) Last special survey:28 May 2015 IMO registered owner:5171117 Registered owner:Seaspan Corp, Marshall Islands IMO company:5001170 ISM company:Seaspan Ship Management Ltd, Canada Charterer:"K" Line Date time of detention:02 July 2015 at 12:00 Port of detention:Fremantle, WA, Australia Date time of release:02 July 2015 at 15:00 Port of release:Fremantle, WA, Australia Detention period:0 d 3 h 0 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time:0 Recognised organisation (RO) attended:Yes ISM issuing authority attended:Yes Serious deficiencies related to RO:Main deck starboard engine room fire damper defective. Serious deficiencies relating to ISM:Nil Other serious deficiencies:Nil Conditions of release:Deficiency rectified.
- Cohiba
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9308869 Flag:Malta Ship type:bulk carrier Gross tonnes:88930 Deadweight:174234 Date keel laid:17 December 2004 Cargo type:iron ore Classification Society:Bureau Veritas (BV) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:DNV GL AS (DNVGL) Last special survey:01 September 2011 IMO registered owner:5487093 Registered owner:Oceanfire Owners Inc., Marshall Islands IMO company:5567784 ISM company:TMS Dry Ltd, Marshall Islands Charterer:Cape Classic Date time of detention:24 July 2015 at 12:18 Port of detention:Port Hedland, WA, Australia Date time of release:24 July 2015 at 17:36 Port of release:Port Hedland, WA, Australia Detention period:0 d 5 h 18 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.
- K. Neptune
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9634892 Flag:Panama Ship type:bulk carrier Gross tonnes:18462 Deadweight:29037 Date keel laid:28 December 2010 Cargo type:bulk cargo (other dry) Classification Society:Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) Last special survey:IMO registered owner:4184601 Registered owner:N A Shipping SA, Panama IMO company:5307019 ISM company:Apex Ship Management Pte Ltd, Singapore Charterer:S.K. Shipping Date time of detention:07 July 2015 at 09:00 Port of detention:Brisbane, QLD, Australia Date time of release:10 July 2015 at 09:00 Port of release:Brisbane, QLD, Australia Detention period:3 d 0 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 document crew safety, vessel safety and environment by ensuring critical operations are carried out effectively and that the vessel is prepared for an emergency. Other serious deficiencies:Fuel oil leak alarm tank has been bypassed. Inlet to tank has been plugged and pipe has been removed. Fuel oil leak line now goes straight to drain. Conditions of release:Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system external verification audit carried out.
- Langeoog
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9506136 Flag:Antigua and Barbuda Ship type:general cargo/multi-purpose ship Gross tonnes:4591 Deadweight:5463 Date keel laid:01 December 2008 Cargo type:ammonium nitrate Classification Society:DNV GL AS (DNVGL) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Bureau Veritas (BV) Last special survey:04 July 2014 IMO registered owner:4159386 Registered owner:Reederei M Lauterjung GmbH & Co KG ms 'Langeoog, Germany IMO company:0586502 ISM company:Sunship Schiffahrtskontor KG, Germany Charterer:Orica Date time of detention:03 July 2015 at 12:30 Port of detention:Port Alma, QLD, Australia Date time of release:04 July 2015 at 20:45 Port of release:Port Alma, QLD, Australia Detention period:1 d 8 h 15 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time:0 d 3 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 ensure that navigation officers are given proper familiarisation with their duties related to safe navigation and protection of the environment prior to sailing. Other serious deficiencies:Nil Conditions of release:Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system external verification audit carried out.
- Lily Fortune
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9196826 Flag:Panama Ship type:bulk carrier Gross tonnes:50238 Deadweight:91439 Date keel laid:28 Juner 1999 Cargo type:coal Classification Society:Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) Last special survey:12 April 2015 IMO registered owner:4057840 Registered owner:Trinity Shipholding Navigation SA & Christina Maritime SA, Panama IMO company:0293121 ISM company:Taiheiyo Kisen Kaisha Ltd (Pacific Shipping Co Ltd), Japan Charterer:NYK Date time of detention:29 July 2015 at 17:00 Port of detention:Brisbane, QLD, Australia Date time of release:29 July 2015 at 23:40 Port of release:Brisbane, QLD, Australia Detention period:0 d 6 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:The condition of the ship and its equipment are evidence that it is not maintained to conform with Safety of Life at Sea regulations, which ensure the ship will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons onboard. Conditions of release:Cargo holds hatch cover securing arrangments rectified. Remaining securing arrangements to be rectified by next port
- Mekong River
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9378931 Flag:Cyprus Ship type:container ship Gross tonnes:9940 Deadweight:13760 Date keel laid:29 December 2004 Cargo type:containers Classification Society:DNV GL AS (DNVGL) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Bureau Veritas (BV) Last special survey:22 November 2013 IMO registered owner:5489364 Registered owner:Beheermaatschappij MS Mekong River BV, Netherlands IMO company:1922944 ISM company:JR Ship Management BV, Netherlands Charterer:MSC Date time of detention:29 July 2015 at 12:00 Port of detention:Melbourne, VIC, Australia Date time of release:30 July 2015 at 19:09 Port of release:Melbourne, VIC, Australia Detention period:1 d 7 h 9 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time:1 d 5 h 9 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 does not ensure:
- effective maintenance of the ship and equipment
- an effective internal audit process.
Other serious deficiencies:Two of three engine room fan dampers and A/C room dampers defective.
MF/HF radio defective. No successful coast station call since March 2015.
Sewage treatment plant defective.Conditions of release:Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system external verification audit carried out.
- North Quay
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9487653 Flag:Liberia Ship type:bulk carrier Gross tonnes:33044 Deadweight:57000 Date keel laid:02 September 2008 Cargo type:ballast Classification Society:Bureau Veritas (BV) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Liberia Last special survey:08 May 2015 IMO registered owner:5870929 Registered owner:North Quay Schiffhartsgesellschaft mbH & Co KG, Germany IMO company:3028090 ISM company:Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (Deutschland) GmbH & Co KG, Germany Charterer:Haynes Shipping Date time of detention:22 July 2015 at 13:00 Port of detention:Geraldton, WA, Australia Date time of release:28 July 2015 at 16:00 Port of release:Geraldton, WA, Australia Detention period:6 d 3 h 0 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time:4 d 20 h 0 min Recognised organisation (RO) attended:Yes ISM issuing authority attended:No Serious deficiencies related to RO:Funnel flaps middle lower, louvre type defective. Engine room dampers numbers 1, 3 and 4 louvre type defective. Funnel flaps not closing effectively JPG903.45 KB. Serious deficiencies relating to ISM:Nil Other serious deficiencies:Emergency fire pump unable to pressurise main fire line. Conditions of release:Vessel to comply with flag State dispensation and class recommendations valid for the single voyage from Geraldton to Fremantle.
- Nyk Futago
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9487524 Flag:Singapore Ship type:container ship Gross tonnes:44925 Deadweight:52190 Date keel laid:21 December 2010 Cargo type:containers Classification Society:Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Det Norske Veritas (DNV) Last special survey:15.04.2011 IMO registered owner:5600602 Registered owner:Chakra Shipping Pte Ltd, Singapore IMO company:0522961 ISM company:Anglo-Eastern Ship Management Ltd, Hong Kong Charterer:NYK Date time of detention:16 July 2015 at 09:45 Port of detention:Melbourne, VIC, Australia Date time of release:17 July 2015 at 02:00 Port of release:Melbourne, VIC, Australia Detention period:0 d 16 h 15 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time:0 d 3 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 document that:
- critical operations comply with procedures
- reported non-conformities are analysed/corrected
- the company makes sure appropriate manning is in place for all aspects of safe operation
- ship and equipment are effectively maintained as required.
Other serious deficiencies:Oily water separator defective. Conditions of release:Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system external verification audit carried out.
- Ocean Clarion
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9410454 Flag:Panama Ship type:bulk carrier Gross tonnes:89603 Deadweight:176952 Date keel laid:24 December 2004 Cargo type:coal Classification Society:Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) Last special survey:06 March 2014 IMO registered owner:0252609 Registered owner:Myoken Maritime Corp, Japan IMO company:5157983 ISM company:Misuga Kaiun (HK) Ltd, Hong Kong Charterer:Oldendorrf Asia Date time of detention:23 July 2015 at 13:06 Port of detention:Gladstone, QLD, Australia Date time of release:24 July 2015 at 17:45 Port of release:Gladstone, QLD, Australia Detention period:1 d 4 h 39 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 failed to ensure that:
- the vessel has adequate and appropriate charts for undertaking safe voyages
- critical equipment/system is maintained for emergency operation.
Other serious deficiencies:Nil Conditions of release:Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system external verification audit carried out.
- Rodds Bay
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
7127364 Flag:Cook Islands Ship type:tugboat Gross tonnes:165 Deadweight:112 Date keel laid:01 January 1971 Cargo type:other Classification Society:no class International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Last special survey:16 January 2014 IMO registered owner:5744517 Registered owner:PMCS Inc, Cook Islands IMO company:1145741 ISM company:'Almaris' Hubert Kiepe Schiffahrts KG, Germany Charterer:Pacific Marine Fiji Date time of detention:10 July 2015 at 12:00 Port of detention:Brisbane, QLD, Australia Date time of release:24 July 2015 at 17:45 Port of release:Brisbane, QLD, Australia Detention period:14 d 5 h 45 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time:14 d 5 h 45 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:All nine crew members have non-compliant Seafarers Employment Agreements:
- Four crew members have independent contractor crew service agreements.
- No leave entitlements are documented.
- Five crew members have agreements which limit crew to ten days leave annually.
Vessel has not had an annual safety inspection by flag state for more than 16 months. Last documented annual safety inspection by flag State was on 12 March 2014. No evidence of extension being issued or requested from flag State by operator.
Conditions of release:Vessel to comply with Flag Statement dated 20 July 2015.
- Sunny Sky
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9604756 Flag:Singapore Ship type:bulk carrier Gross tonnes:17019 Deadweight:28390 Date keel laid:07 May 2010 Cargo type:alumina Classification Society:Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) Last special survey:IMO registered owner:5689801 Registered owner:Diamond Star Shipping Pte Ltd, Singapore IMO company:0523249 ISM company:Daiichi Chuo Marine Co Ltd, Japan Charterer:"K" Line Date time of detention:13 July 2015 at 15:00 Port of detention:Gladstone, QLD, Australia Date time of release:14 July 2015 at 15:00 Port of release:Gladstone, QLD, Australia Detention period:1 d 0 h 0 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time:0 d 9 h 15 min Recognised organisation (RO) attended:Yes ISM issuing authority attended:Yes Serious deficiencies related to RO:Nil Serious deficiencies relating to ISM:Shipboard safety management system implemented does not ensure that:
- vessel has appropriate and current navigation charts for intended passages
- vessel complies with the coastal state's regulations
- the bridge officers carry out safe navigational practices.
Other serious deficiencies:Nil Conditions of release:Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system external verification audit carried out.
- Teras Sunrise
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9526033 Flag:Singapore Ship type:Mobile offshore drilling units / Floating production storage and offloading Gross tonnes:19842 Deadweight:13022 Date keel laid:27 October 2009 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:26 May 2014 IMO registered owner:5732749 Registered owner:Teras Sunrise Pte Ltd, Singapore IMO company:5330700 ISM company:Teras Offshore Pte Ltd, Singapore Charterer:Teras Date time of detention:30 July 2015 at 12:00 Port of detention:Dampier, WA, Australia Date time of release:12 August 2015 at 11:00 Port of release:Dampier, WA, Australia Detention period:12 d 23 h 0 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time:5 d 3 h 0 min Recognised organisation (RO) attended:Yes ISM issuing authority attended:Yes Serious deficiencies related to RO:Machinery space number 1, 2 and 3 - fire dampers defective. Fire dampers cannot be closed JPG153.06 KB. Serious deficiencies relating to ISM:Safety management system implemented fails to satisfy elements 7, 8 and 10 of the ISM Code. Other serious deficiencies:Quick closing valves for fuel tanks in machinery space numbers 1 and 2 defective.
Lifeboat numbers 2 and 3 - engine unable to be started.Conditions of release:Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system external verification audit carried out.
- Van Iris
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9078220 Flag:Panama Ship type:vehicle carrier Gross tonnes:47367 Deadweight:12229 Date keel laid:10 February 1994 Cargo type:vehicles Classification Society:Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) Last special survey:26 June 2014 IMO registered owner:1433521 Registered owner:Olive Investment Corp SA, Panama IMO company:0017463 ISM company:Wallem Shipmanagement Ltd (WSM), Hong Kong Charterer:"K" Line Date time of detention:01 July 2015 at 12:00 Port of detention:Brisbane, QLD, Australia Date time of release:02 July 2015 at 08:00 Port of release:Brisbane, QLD, Australia Detention period:0 d 20 h 0 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time:0 d 17 h 0 min 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:Oily water separator defective. Oil content meter constantly in alarm.
Alarming overboard pipe JPG272.86 KB removed and found to be heavily contaminated with oily sludge JPG445.11 KB as was the overboard valve.
Last recorded discharge by oily water separator was on 22 June 2015 in position 15 49 N and 133 36 E.
Sewage treatment plant defective. Activated sludge return line empty and dry JPG290.99 KB.Conditions of release:Deficiencies rectified.
- Western Houston
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9455911 Flag:Hong Kong, China Ship type:bulk carrier Gross tonnes:19998 Deadweight:31639 Date keel laid:28 December 2011 Cargo type:scrap metal Classification Society:DNV GL AS (DNVGL) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Det Norske Veritas (DNV) Last special survey:08 November 2014 IMO registered owner:5695486 Registered owner:SFL Clyde Inc, Liberia IMO company:5521511 ISM company:SeaTeam Management Pte Ltd, Singapore Charterer:One Steel Recycling Date time of detention:15 July 2015 at 14:45 Port of detention:Townsville, QLD, Australia Date time of release:16 July 2015 at 17:30 Port of release:Townsville, QLD, Australia Detention period:1 d 2 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:Emergency generator failed to automatically connect to emergency switchboard. Conditions of release:Deficiency rectified.