Details of ships that we detained in Australian ports during March 2017.
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 continues to be a key element in maintaining a safe international marine transport industry.
Number of foreign ships inspected: 380
Number of deficiencies found: 868
Number of foreign ships detained: 16
Number of Australian ships inspected: 9
Number of deficiencies found: 13
Number of Australian ships detained: 1
- Alpha Century
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number: 9226530 Flag: Greece Ship type: bulk carrier Gross tonnes: 87407 Deadweight: 170415 Date keel laid: 19 December 1999 Cargo type: iron ore Classification Society: American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority: Greece Last special survey: 17 August 2015 IMO registered owner: 4064271 Registered owner: Front Shipholding Inc, Liberia IMO company: 5772007 ISM company: Alpha Bulkers Shipmanagement inc, Liberia Charterer: Rio Tinto Date time of detention: 16 March 2017 at 14:00 Port of detention: Dampier, WA, Australia Date time of release: 16 March 2017 at 16:00 Port of release: Dampier, WA, Australia Detention period: 0 d 2 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: Sewage treatment plant not operational and sewage system piping three-way valve found seized in overboard position. Conditions of release: Deficiency rectified.
- Apollon
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number: 9260615 Flag: Panama Ship type: bulk carrier Gross tonnes: 38871 Deadweight: 75834 Date keel laid: 01 January 2002 Cargo type: coal Classification Society: Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority: Germanischer Lloyd (GL) Last special survey: 18 June 2015 IMO registered owner: 5753064 Registered owner: Apollon Shipholding S.A., Marshall Islands IMO company: 5406854 ISM company: Titan Maritime Ltd, Marshall Islands Charterer: MBC Chicago Date time of detention: 21 March 2017 at 10:00 Port of detention: Gladstone, QLD, Australia Date time of release: 24 March 2017 at 15:00 Port of release: Gladstone, QLD, Australia Detention period: 3 d 5 h 0 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time: 2 d 18 h 30 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 fails to ensure that the vessel is provided with appropriate official navigation charts for the intended voyage and that the vessel can effectively respond to an emergency. Other serious deficiencies: Second set of batteries for emergency diesel generator defective. Conditions of release: Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system audit carried out.
- Asia Spirit
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number: 9637430 Flag: Hong Kong, China Ship type: bulk carrier Gross tonnes: 22402 Deadweight: 35031 Date keel laid: 25 April 2011 Cargo type: bulk cargo (other dry) Classification Society: Bureau Veritas (BV) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority: Bureau Veritas (BV) Last special survey: 20 April 2012 IMO registered owner: 4181813 Registered owner: Asia Spirit Shipping Ltd, Hong Kong IMO company: 5636883 ISM company: Asia Maritime Pacific (Shanghai) Ltd, China Charterer: Cartirr Date time of detention: 15 March 2017 at 16:40 Port of detention: Portland, VIC, Australia Date time of release: 19 March 2017 at 14:00 Port of release: Portland, VIC, Australia Detention period: 3 d 21 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 does not ensure compliance with the:
- procedures for critical shipboard operations
- maintenance of the ship and equipment and
- vessel is prepared for an emergency in accordance with the regulations.
Other serious deficiencies: Nil Conditions of release: Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system audit carried out.
- CMA CGM White Shark
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number: 9317975 Flag: Uniteg Kingdom Ship type: container ship Gross tonnes: 54309 Deadweight: 65930 Date keel laid: 26 December 2006 Cargo type: containers Classification Society: Bureau Veritas (BV) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority: Bureau Veritas (BV) Last special survey: 27 February 2017 IMO registered owner: 5900019 Registered owner: SNC Fenice Bail 2, France IMO company: 5463827 ISM company: CMA CGM (UK) Shipping Ltd, Singapore Charterer: CMA CGM & ANL Date time of detention: 27 March 2017 at 12:00 Port of detention: Sydney, NSW, Australia Date time of release: 28 March 2017 at 23:50 Port of release: Sydney, NSW, Australia Detention period: 1 d 11 h 50 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time: 0 d 9 h 50 min 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 generator unable to power the emergency switch boardupon failure of the main supply. Conditions of release: Deficiency rectified.
- Ecopride G.O.
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number: 9594925 Flag: Marshall Islands Ship type: bulk carrier Gross tonnes: 44647 Deadweight: 81963 Date keel laid: 12 April 2012 Cargo type: metal concentrates Classification Society: Bureau Veritas (BV) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority: Bureau Veritas (BV) Last special survey: 01 May 2013 IMO registered owner: 4168968 Registered owner: Pebbly Beach SA, Marshall Islands IMO company: 1811640 ISM company: Gleamray Maritime Inc, Liberia Charterer: Oldendorff Date time of detention: 22 March 2017 at 13:00 Port of detention: Geraldton, WA, Australia Date time of release: 22 March 2017 at 17:30 Port of release: Geraldton, WA, Australia Detention period: 0 d 4 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: Free fall life boat engine unable to be started with primary and secondary means of starting.
Emergency generator defective.Conditions of release: Deficiencies rectified.
- Golden Taka
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number: 9305544 Flag: Panama Ship type: chemical tanker Gross tonnes: 11594 Deadweight: 19773 Date keel laid: 27 November 2003 Cargo type: sulphuric acid Classification Society: Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority: Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) Last special survey: 23 February 2014 IMO registered owner: 0962394 Registered owner: Eight Marine Co SA, Panama IMO company: 5634079 ISM company: Dorval Ship Management KK, Japan Charterer: Dorval Tanker ships Date time of detention: 16 March 2017 at 11:10 Port of detention: Gladstone, QLD, Australia Date time of release: 17 March 2017 at 13:25 Port of release: Gladstone, QLD, Australia Detention period: 1 d 2 h 15 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 does not ensure that the vessel is prepared for a fire emergency. Other serious deficiencies: Nil Conditions of release: Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system audit carried out.
- Jeppesen Maersk
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number: 9215165 Flag: Denmark Ship type: container ship Gross tonnes: 30166 Deadweight: 35097 Date keel laid: 13 September 2000 Cargo type: containers Classification Society: Lloyd's Register (LR) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority: Lloyd's Register (LR) Last special survey: 09 January 2015 IMO registered owner: 5808451 Registered owner: Maersk Line A/S, Denmark IMO company: 0309317 ISM company: A P Moller - Maersk A/S, Denmark Charterer: Date time of detention: 07 March 2017 at 14:00 Port of detention: Sydney, NSW, Australia Date time of release: 07 March 2017 at 17:00 Port of release: Sydney, NSW, Australia Detention period: 0 d 3 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: Oily water separator monitoring and control system equipment defective. Conditions of release: Deficiency rectified.
- Jupiter II
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number: 9467897 Flag: Panama Ship type: bulk carrier Gross tonnes: 16833 Deadweight: 27238 Date keel laid: 25 January 2008 Cargo type: grain Classification Society: Bureau Veritas (BV) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority: Germanischer Lloyd (GL) Last special survey: 20 May 2014 IMO registered owner: 5495076 Registered owner: Talon Shipping Inc, Barbados IMO company: 0081092 ISM company: Navarone SA Marine Enterprises, Panama Charterer: Specktrum Date time of detention: 20 March 2017 at 13:15 Port of detention: Gladstone, QLD, Australia Date time of release: 20 March 2017 at 18:15 Port of release: Gladstone, QLD, Australia Detention period: 0 d 5 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: Both engine room fire dampers defective:
Conditions of release: Deficiency rectified.
- Nikiland
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number: 9426001 Flag: Marshall Islands Ship type: bulk carrier Gross tonnes: 51255 Deadweight: 93251 Date keel laid: 16 June 2008 Cargo type: coal Classification Society: RINA Services SpA (RINA) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority: American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Last special survey: 11 March 2014 IMO registered owner: 5740735 Registered owner: Voyager Maritime Co., Marshall Islands IMO company: 0703421 ISM company: Navitas Compania Maritma S.A., Panama Charterer: Oldendorff Date time of detention: 16 March 2017 at 14:30 Port of detention: Hay Point, QLD, Australia Date time of release: 18 March 2017 at 17:00 Port of release: Hay Point, QLD, Australia Detention period: 2 d 2 h 30 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time: 1 d 15 h 0 min Recognised organisation (RO) attended: Yes ISM issuing authority attended: Yes Serious deficiencies related to RO: Nil Serious deficiencies relating to ISM: Sewage treatment plant not being operated in accordance with MARPOL (Annex IV, Regulation 11) or in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. Other serious deficiencies: Nil Conditions of release: Deficiency rectified.
- Poavosa Wisdom III
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number: 9580314 Flag: Panama Ship type: bulk carrier Gross tonnes: 17027 Deadweight: 28232 Date keel laid: 30 July 2010 Cargo type: fertiliser Classification Society: Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority: Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) Last special survey: 02 April 2016 IMO registered owner: 5595892 Registered owner: Atayal Wisdom International Inc, Taiwan IMO company: 5596374 ISM company: Wisdom Marine International Inc, Taiwan Charterer: Panocean Date time of detention: 17 March 2017 at 10:45 Port of detention: Fremantle, WA, Australia Date time of release: 18 March 2017 at 14:30 Port of release: Fremantle, WA, Australia Detention period: 1 d 3 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: Rescue boat outboard engine defective. Conditions of release: Deficiency rectified.
- Searuby
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number: 9506540 Flag: Cyprus Ship type: container ship Gross tonnes: 15636 Deadweight: 16866 Date keel laid: 28 November 2008 Cargo type: containers Classification Society: DNV GL AS (DNVGL) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority: Germanischer Lloyd (GL) Last special survey: 17 February 2017 IMO registered owner: 5562514 Registered owner: Chiamo Island Shipping Co Ltd, Cyprus IMO company: 1238951 ISM company: Marlow Navigation Co Ltd, Cyprus Charterer: Maersk Date time of detention: 29 March 2017 at 10:26 Port of detention: Melbourne, VIC, Australia Date time of release: 29 March 2017 at 22:15 Port of release: Melbourne, VIC, Australia Detention period: 0 d 11 h 49 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time: 0 d 7 h 15 min Recognised organisation (RO) attended: Yes ISM issuing authority attended: Yes Serious deficiencies related to RO: Global Maritime Distress and Safety System batteries defective. Serious deficiencies relating to ISM: Safety management system implemented fails to ensure:
- the maintenance of the ship and equipment in accordance with the regulations
- compliance with procedures for critical shipboard operations as evidenced by not reporting the defective Global Maritime Distress and Safety System batteries to the relevant authorities.
Other serious deficiencies: Four engine room dampers defective:
Conditions of release: Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system audit carried out.
- Seastar Empress
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number: 9602693 Flag: Panama Ship type: bulk carrier Gross tonnes: 22409 Deadweight: 35000 Date keel laid: 24 December 2008 Cargo type: fertiliser Classification Society: Bureau Veritas (BV) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority: Bureau Veritas (BV) Last special survey: 02 November 2016 IMO registered owner: 5605890 Registered owner: Pinta Shipping Five Ltd, Virgin Islands, British IMO company: 1038263 ISM company: Norbulk Shipping UK Ltd, United Kingdom Charterer: OGIS Ocean Global International Shipping Ltd Date time of detention: 20 March 2017 at 14:00 Port of detention: Newcastle, NSW, Australia Date time of release: 20 March 2017 at 16:00 Port of release: Newcastle, NSW, Australia Detention period: 0 d 2 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: Engine room fan fire damper starboard side defective. Conditions of release: Deficiency rectified.
- Talassa
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number: 9290787 Flag: Portugal Ship type: container ship Gross tonnes: 66280 Deadweight: 68228 Date keel laid: 07 July 2004 Cargo type: containers Classification Society: Lloyd's Register (LR) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority: DNV GL AS (DNVGL) Last special survey: 25 February 2015 IMO registered owner: 0030163 Registered owner: MS "TABEA" Schiffahrtsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG, Germany IMO company: 0030163 ISM company: Peter Dohle Schiffahrts-KG, Germany Charterer: Hapag Lloyd Date time of detention: 10 March 2017 at 09:45 Port of detention: Melbourne, VIC, Australia Date time of release: 10 March 2017 at 18:00 Port of release: Melbourne, VIC, Australia Detention period: 0 d 8 h 15 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 the crew are rested as required by the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, and the bridge officers monitor the vessels passage as stated in the voyage plan. Other serious deficiencies: Nil Conditions of release: Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system audit carried out.
- TR Niklas
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number: 9707364 Flag: Marshall Islands Ship type: bulk carrier Gross tonnes: 36353 Deadweight: 63446 Date keel laid: 23 December 2011 Cargo type: grain Classification Society: Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority: Lloyd's Register (LR) Last special survey: 15 May 2014 IMO registered owner: 5792512 Registered owner: TR Niklas Shipping Ltd, Isle of Man IMO company: 0758614 ISM company: V Ships (UK) Ltd, United Kingdom Charterer: Oldendorff Date time of detention: 21 March 2017 at 12:00 Port of detention: Newcastle, NSW, Australia Date time of release: 24 March 2017 at 13:30 Port of release: Newcastle, NSW, Australia Detention period: 3 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: Ballast tank vent closing devices defective JPG365.98 KB.
Water ingress alarm for fore peak tank defective.Conditions of release: Deficiencies rectified.
- Vanguard
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number: 9285419 Flag: Marshall Islands Ship type: bulk carrier Gross tonnes: 22072 Deadweight: 34812 Date keel laid: 02 September 2003 Cargo type: salt Classification Society: American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority: Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) Last special survey: 29 January 2014 IMO registered owner: 5856735 Registered owner: Brota Navigation Ltd, Marshall Islands IMO company: 5060974 ISM company: Beyaz Deniz Tasimaciligi ve Ticaret Ltd Sti, Turkey Charterer: Lauritzen Bulkers Date time of detention: 07 March 2017 at 14:00 Port of detention: Port Hedland, WA, Australia Date time of release: 09 March 2017 at 16:00 Port of release: Port Hedland, WA, Australia Detention period: 2 d 2 h 0 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time: 1 d 20 h 30 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 on board fails to ensure effective implementation of elements 7 and 8 of the ISM code relating to shipboard operations and emergency preparedness. Other serious deficiencies: Nil Conditions of release: Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system audit carried out.
- Viking Drive
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number: 9188817 Flag: Singapore Ship type: vehicle carrier Gross tonnes: 33831 Deadweight: 10817 Date keel laid: 14 September 1999 Cargo type: vehicles Classification Society: DNV GL AS (DNVGL) International safety management (ISM) issuing authority: DNV GL AS (DNVGL) Last special survey: 19 March 2015 IMO registered owner: 5909794 Registered owner: Clementi Pte Ltd, Singapore IMO company: 5262816 ISM company: OSM Ship Management Pte Ltd, Singapore Charterer: NYK Date time of detention: 16 March 2017 at 13:54 Port of detention: Brisbane, QLD, Australia Date time of release: 16 March 2017 at 19:30 Port of release: Brisbane, QLD, Australia Detention period: 0 d 5 h 36 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: Crew unable to demonstrate operation of HF radio on DC power. Conditions of release: Deficiency rectified.
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