Port State control is an internationally agreed program for the inspection of foreign ships in other national ports. With our extensive program of inspection and survey, PSC continues to be a key element in maintaining a safe international marine transport industry.
Number of foreign ships inspected: 260
Number of deficiencies found: 711
Number of foreign ships detained: 14
Number of Australian ships inspected: 10
Number of deficiencies found: 47
Number of Australian ships detained: 0
- Alam Seri
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9561837 Flag:Panama Ship type:bulk carrier Gross tonnes:18003 Deadweight:29562 Date keel laid:25 November 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:IMO registered owner:5320819 Registered owner:Asian Shipping SA, Panama IMO company:0248487 ISM company:Meiho Kaiun KK, Japan Charterer:Hyundai Date time of detention:11 June 2014 at 18:00 Port of detention:Dampier, WA, Australia Date time of release:12 June 2014 at 18:30 Port of release:Dampier, WA, Australia Detention period:1 d 0 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:Deficiencies are evidence that the safety management system implemented on board fails to comply with elements 7, 8 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.
- Antung
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9371957 Flag:Malta Ship type:general cargo/multi-purpose ship Gross tonnes:5316 Deadweight:7881 Date keel laid:08 February 2007 Cargo type:general/mixed cargo Classification Society:China Classification Society (CCS) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:China Classification Society (CCS) Last special survey:01 September 2012 IMO registered owner:5398076 Registered owner:Beheermaatschappij ms MCP London BV, Netherlands IMO company:4140987 ISM company:Ocean Shipmanagement Ltd, Marshall Islands Charterer:China Navigation Date time of detention:06 June 2014 at 12:00 Port of detention:Darwin, NT, Australia Date time of release:07 June 2014 at 12:00 Port of release:Darwin, NT, Australia Detention period:1 d 0 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:No 1 hatch (aft hatch door) buckled. Cannot be secured to be weathertight. Conditions of release:Deficiency rectified.
- Ark Royal
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9219446 Flag:Barbados Ship type:bulk carrier Gross tonnes:27011 Deadweight:46446 Date keel laid:11 April 2000 Cargo type:alumina Classification Society:DNV GL AS (DNVGL) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:DNV GL AS (DNVGL) Last special survey:01 October 2010 IMO registered owner:5795211 Registered owner:Ark Marine Ltd, Liberia IMO company:5795300 ISM company:Serenity Ship Management JLT, United Arab Emirates Charterer:Hayne Shipping Date time of detention:11 June 2014 at 13:15 Port of detention:Gladstone, QLD, Australia Date time of release:13 June 2014 at 16:30 Port of release:Gladstone, QLD, Australia Detention period:2 d 3 h 15 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 that official charts are used for navigation. Other serious deficiencies:Nil Conditions of release:Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system external verification audit carried out.
- BBC Hudson
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9435868 Flag:Antigua and Barbuda Ship type:general cargo/multi-purpose ship Gross tonnes:12936 Deadweight:17326 Date keel laid:20 August 2008 Cargo type:bulk cargo (other dry) Classification Society:DNV GL AS (DNVGL) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Germanischer Lloyd (GL) Last special survey:05 August 2009 IMO registered owner:5446894 Registered owner:Briese Schiffahrts GmbH & Co. KG MS, Germany IMO company:1183357 ISM company:Briese Schiffahrts GmbH & Co KG, Germany Charterer:BBC Chartering Date time of detention:11 Juen 2014 at 10:30 Port of detention:Port Kembla, NSW, Australia Date time of release:11 June 2014 at 14:20 Port of release:Port Kembla, NSW, Australia Detention period:0 d 3 h 50 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:Free fall lifeboat engine defective. Conditions of release:Deficiency rectified.
- Blue Sapphire
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9226671 Flag:Marshall Islands Ship type:bulk carrier Gross tonnes:28085 Deadweight:48907 Date keel laid:06 March 2001 Cargo type:iron ore Classification Society:Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) Last special survey:15 October 2011 IMO registered owner:5563424 Registered owner:Newton Heath SA, Marshall Islands IMO company:5546488 ISM company:Athens Diversified Shipping Co, Marshall Islands Charterer:Maestro Shipping Date time of detention:24 June 2014 at 17:00 Port of detention:Kwinana, WA, Australia Date time of release:25 June 2014 at 17:30 Port of release:Kwinana, WA, Australia Detention period:1 d 0 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:Global Maritime Distress and Safety System radio batteries defective. MF/HF radio unit unable to be powered by DC power. Conditions of release:Deficiency rectified.
- Falconia
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
7303231 Flag:Panama Ship type:livestock carrier Gross tonnes:3013 Deadweight:1859 Date keel laid:01 January 1973 Cargo type:non cargo carrying Classification Society:Bureau Veritas (BV) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Bureau Veritas (BV) Last special survey:31 August 2011 IMO registered owner:1980773 Registered owner:Falcon Shipping A/S, Denmark IMO company:1980331 ISM company:Corral Line A/S, Denmark Charterer:Date time of detention:02 June 2014 at 09:24 Port of detention:Brisbane, QLD, Australia Date time of release:04 June 2014 at 19:18 Port of release:Brisbane, QLD, Australia Detention period:2 d 9 h 54 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time:1 d 23 h 18 min Recognised organisation (RO) attended:Yes ISM issuing authority attended:Yes Serious deficiencies related to RO:Nil Serious deficiencies relating to ISM:Deficiencies are evidence that the safety management system implemented does not ensure that:
- critical shipboard operations are implemented effectively
- the vessel is prepared for an emergency
- the vessel is maintained to the standard required.
Other serious deficiencies:Oily water separator defective. Unable to process sea water. Conditions of release:Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system external verification audit carried out.
Other deficiency rectified.
- 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:30 June 2014 at 09:30 Port of detention:Newcastle, NSW, Australia Date time of release:04 July 2014 at 10:30 Port of release:Newcastle, NSW, Australia Detention period:4 d 1 h 0 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:Fracture in ship side shell plate (starboard) in way of number 4 top side tank at frame 128/129. Fracture in ship side shell plate JPG36.7 KB and Fracture in ship side shell plate repaired JPG48.28 KB. Conditions of release:Deficiency rectified.
- Inlaco Bleft
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9193862 Flag:Panama Ship type:bulk carrier Gross tonnes:14762 Deadweight:23527 Date keel laid:25 June 1998 Cargo type:cement products Classification Society:Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) Last special survey:05 May 2014 IMO registered owner:1666467 Registered owner:International shipping and labour cooperation joint stock company, Vietnam IMO company:1666467 ISM company:International shipping and labour cooperation joint stock company, Vietnam Charterer:GMT Date time of detention:30 June 2014 at 17:10 Port of detention:Brisbane, QLD, Australia Date time of release:03 July 2014 at 10:00 Port of release:Brisbane, QLD, Australia Detention period:2 d 16 h 50 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 failed to ensure watchkeeping rest hours are recorded accurately. Master unable to make sure watchkeepers are rested. Other serious deficiencies:Nil Conditions of release:Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system external verification audit carried out.
- JPO Volans
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9430777 Flag:Portugal Ship type:container ship Gross tonnes:41225 Deadweight:50334 Date keel laid:14 November 2008 Cargo type:containers Classification Society:DNV GL AS (DNVGL) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Germanischer Lloyd (GL) Last special survey:IMO registered owner:5448330 Registered owner:ms 'JPO Volans' Schiffahrtgesellschaft mbH & Co KG, Germany IMO company:5448785 ISM company:Schiffahrtsgesellschaft Oltmann mbH & Co KG, Germany Charterer:NYK Date time of detention:25 June 2014 at 11:00 Port of detention:Brisbane, QLD, Australia Date time of release:25 June 2014 at 23:00 Port of release:Brisbane, QLD, Australia Detention period:0 d 12 h 0 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time:0 d 1 h 0 min Recognised organisation (RO) attended:Yes ISM issuing authority attended:Yes Serious deficiencies related to RO:Nil Serious deficiencies relating to ISM:Deficiencies are evidence that the safety management system implemented does not make sure that:
- critical shipboard operations are implemented
- the vessel is prepared for an emergency
- the Master undertakes his responsibilities and authority.
Other serious deficiencies:Nil Conditions of release:Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system external verification audit carried out.
- MOL Destiny
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9352418 Flag:Marshall Islands Ship type:container ship Gross tonnes:39906 Deadweight:50638 Date keel laid:01 January 2008 Cargo type:containers Classification Society:Germanischer Lloyd (GL) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Germanischer Lloyd (GL) Last special survey:IMO registered owner:4146195 Registered owner:Ebba Navigation Ltd, Marshall Islands IMO company:4118232 ISM company:Rickmers Shipmanagement (Singapore) Pte Ltd, Singapore Charterer:Date time of detention:03 June 2014 at 12:18 Port of detention:Brisbane, QLD, Australia Date time of release:03 June 2014 at 16:15 Port of release:Brisbane, QLD, Australia Detention period:0 d 3 h 57 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. Conditions of release:Deficiency rectified.
- Ocean Carrier
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9591222 Flag:Hong Kong Ship type:bulk carrier Gross tonnes:33456 Deadweight:56853 Date keel laid:11 August 2011 Cargo type:bulk cargo (other dry) Classification Society:Lloyd's Register (LR) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Registro Italiano Navale (RINA) Last special survey:IMO registered owner:5653294 Registered owner:Golden Honest Shipping Ltd, Hong Kong IMO company:5543316 ISM company:Jiuzhou Ship's Management Co Ltd, Hong Kong Charterer:HMM Korea Date time of detention:20 June 2014 at 14:15 Port of detention:Geelong, VIC, Australia Date time of release:22 June 2014 at 13:40 Port of release:Geelong, VIC, Australia Detention period:1 d 23 h 25 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time:0 d 15 h 40 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 that:
- the ship and equipment is effectively maintained
- critical shipboard operations meet regulations.
Other serious deficiencies:Maritime Labour Convention 2006 – Expired seafarers employment agreements, water cleanliness and poor provisions.
Seafarers' employment agreement for Bosun, Chief Cook and Deck Cadet have expired (over one month before inspection).
Three out of four engine room fire damper are defective.Conditions of release:Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system external verification audit carried out.
Other deficiencies rectified.
- Pacific Assurance
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9683104 Flag:Panama Ship type:bulk carrier Gross tonnes:107222 Deadweight:207842 Date keel laid:01 June 2012 Cargo type:iron ore Classification Society:Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) Last special survey:IMO registered owner:5580471 Registered owner:Singapore IMO company:5507517 ISM company:Synergy Marine Pte Ltd, Singapore Charterer:Bao Island Hong Kong Date time of detention:19 June 2014 at 15:00 Port of detention:Port Hedland, WA, Australia Date time of release:19 June 2014 at 20:30 Port of release:Port Hedland, WA, 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:Maritime Labour Convention 2006 - insufficient food provisions - no food JPG90.21 KB; insufficient food provisions - minimal food JPG89.78 KB for previous and intended voyages. Conditions of release:Deficiency rectified.
- Shanghai Highway
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9294343 Flag:Panama Ship type:vehicle carrier Gross tonnes:48927 Deadweight:15413 Date keel laid:21 March 2005 Cargo type:vehicles Classification Society:Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) Last special survey:22 November 2010 IMO registered owner:5177368 Registered owner:Skipjack Marine SA, Panama IMO company:0255909 ISM company:Taiyo Nippon Kisen Co Ltd, Japan Charterer:"K" line Date time of detention:17 June 2014 at 09:40 Port of detention:Melbourne, VIC, Australia Date time of release:19 June 2014 at 11:15 Port of release:Melbourne, VIC, Australia Detention period:2 d 1 h 35 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 fails to ensure bridge watchkeepers are rested as required by the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers. Other serious deficiencies:Nil Conditions of release:Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system external verification audit carried out.
- Vega Auriga
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) number:
9347786 Flag:Liberia Ship type:container ship Gross tonnes:9981 Deadweight:11809 Date keel laid:01 October 2006 Cargo type:containers Classification Society:Bureau Veritas (BV) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority:Bureau Veritas (BV) Last special survey:23 October 2011 IMO registered owner:5743156 Registered owner:ms 'Vega Auriga' Schifffahrtsgesellschaft mbH & Co KG, Germany IMO company:5517337 ISM company:Vega-Reederei GmbH & Co KG, Germany Charterer:MSC Date time of detention:27 June 2014 at 09:49 Port of detention:Brisbane, QLD, Australia Date time of release:27 June 2014 at 20:15 Port of release:Brisbane, QLD, Australia Detention period:0 d 10 h 26 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time:0 d 5 h 45 min 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 fails to ensure that the engine room watch is managed by suitably qualified personnel. Other serious deficiencies:Vessel not in compliance with flag State letter dispensation regarding manning of the engine room. Electrician Officer in charge of the 4–8 engineering watch during last voyage and intended voyage. Conditions of release:Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system external verification audit carried out.
Other deficiencies rectified.