Details of ships that we detained in Australian ports during March 2019.
- Asphalt Spirit
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number: 9612557 Flag Marshall Islands Ship type NLS tanker Gross tonnes 10491 Deadweight 14484 Date keel laid 29 December 2010 Cargo type petroleum products Classification society Bureau Veritas (BV) ISM issuing authority Bureau Veritas (BV) Last special survey 12 January 2017 IMO registered owner 5645100 Registered owner Asphalt Coral Sea Corp, Marshall Islands IMO company 5239536 ISM company ASP Ship Management Singapore Pte Ltd, Virgin Islands, British Charterer Vitol Asia Date and time of detention 13 March 2018 at 10:54 Port of detention Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Date and time of release 14 March 2018 at 15:48 Port of release Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Detention period 1 d 4 h 54 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 related to ISM Nil Other serious deficiencies Fuel oil leak tank on generator found with unapproved open drain valve on bottom.
Valve was open to engine room allowing any high pressure fuel leak to go directly into engine room
fuel oil leak tank fitted to generatorConditions of release Deficiencies rectified
- Baltimore
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number: 9331464 Flag Marshall Islands Ship type bulk carrier Gross tonnes 89523 Deadweight 177243 Date keel laid 28 June 2004 Cargo type iron ore Classification society Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) ISM issuing authority Lloyd's Register (LR) Last special survey 14 February 2015 IMO registered owner 5734042 Registered owner Bokak Shipping Co Inc, Marshall Islands IMO company 2037740 ISM company Diana Shipping SerVictoriaes SA, Panama Charterer Cargill Date and time of detention 31 March 2018 at 18:00 Port of detention Port Hedland, Western Australia, Australia Date and time of release 03 April 2018 at 18:30 Port of release Port Hedland, Western Australia, Australia Detention period 3 d 0 h 30 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time 2 d 7 h 45 min Recognised organisation (RO) attended No ISM issuing authority attended Yes Serious deficiencies related to RO Nil Serious deficiencies related to ISM Nil Other serious deficiencies The company fails to provide decent living and working conditions as required by MLC 2006
Insufficient fruit and vegetables on board for intended voyage; no provisions in cold storageConditions of release Deficiency rectified.
- Costa Luminosa
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number: 9398905 Flag Italy Ship type passenger ship Gross tonnes 92720 Deadweight 7600 Date keel laid 05 October 2007 Cargo type passengers Classification society RINA SerVictoriaes SpA (RINA) ISM issuing authority Italy Last special survey 01 April 2014 IMO registered owner 196718 Registered owner Costa Crociere SpA, Italy IMO company 5848749 ISM company Carnival Maritime GmbH, Germany Charterer Date and time of detention 09 March 2018 at 10:30 Port of detention Cairns, Queensland, Australia Date and time of release 09 March 2018 at 18:40 Port of release Cairns, Queensland, Australia Detention period 0 d 8 h 10 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time 0 d 0 h 40 min Recognised organisation (RO) attended Yes ISM issuing authority attended Yes Serious deficiencies related to RO Nil Serious deficiencies related to ISM Shipboard procedures for passage planning are not sufficient to allow the vessel to be operated safely within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Area and procedures for the operation of tenders do not prevent tenders from been used in poor weather conditions as evidenced by:
Other serious deficiencies Nil Conditions of release Deficiency rectified.
- Doric Arrow
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number: 9227649 Flag Liberia Ship type bulk carrier Gross tonnes 39858 Deadweight 75121 Date keel laid 25 September 2000 Cargo type coal Classification society Lloyd's Register (LR) ISM issuing authority Lloyd's Register (LR) Last special survey 01 February 2016 IMO registered owner 5723003 Registered owner Ocean Arrow Navigation Inc, Liberia IMO company 517691 ISM company Chios Navigation (Hellas) Ltd, Liberia Charterer Sail Ltd Date and time of detention 13 March 2018 at 11:30 Port of detention Hay Point, Queensland, Australia Date and time of release 14 March 2018 at 19:30 Port of release Hay Point, Queensland, Australia Detention period 1 d 8 h 0 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time 0 d 18 h 0 min Recognised organisation (RO) attended Yes ISM issuing authority attended Yes Serious deficiencies related to RO Nil Serious deficiencies related to ISM The safety management system as implemented onboard does not make sure that the vessel can effectively respond to hazards, accidents and emergency situations. Other serious deficiencies Starboard lifeboat on-load release defective. Hydrostatic interlock gagged in open position. Conditions of release Deficiencies rectified and additional Safety management system audit carried out.
- Kariyushi Leader
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number: 9403217 Flag Panama Ship type vehicle carrier Gross tonnes 51917 Deadweight 17212 Date keel laid 20 November 2007 Cargo type vehicles Classification society Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) ISM issuing authority Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) Last special survey 01 July 2013 IMO registered owner 5974546 Registered owner Tohmei Shipping Co Ltd & Esteem Maritime SA, Japan IMO company 979251 ISM company Meikai Marine SerVictoriaes Co Ltd (MMS), Japan Charterer NYK Date and time of detention 04 March 2018 at 10:30 Port of detention Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Date and time of release 04 March 2018 at 21:00 Port of release Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Detention period 0 d 10 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 related to ISM There is a serious lack of understanding and compliance to the protection of the environment relating to the the prevention of pollution by garbage as evidenced by:
- garbage being discharged overboard
- food waste was discharged overboard within territorial sea.
Other serious deficiencies Fire main isolating valve defective. Valve had limited movement and unable to shut properly. Conditions of release Deficiencies rectified.
- Katea
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number: 9259654 Flag Cook Islands Ship type tugboat Gross tonnes 254 Deadweight Date keel laid 03 January 2001 Cargo type non cargo carrying Classification society Bureau Veritas (BV) ISM issuing authority Last special survey 22 November 2013 IMO registered owner 5715710 Registered owner Hall Plant Hire Pty Ltd, Australia IMO company 1 ISM company Unknown, Charterer Owner Date and time of detention 26 March 2018 at 10:12 Port of detention Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Date and time of release 10 April 2018 at 14:00 Port of release Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Detention period 15 d 3 h 48 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 related to ISM Nil Other serious deficiencies There is no evidence that a seafarer has a certificate of medical fitness issued under the STCW convention or MLC, there is only evidence of company medical.
Crew members have not monitored the vessels position on nautical charts during the voyage. Last plotted position on charts was 29 hours before vessel berthed. Numerous charts have no positions plotted including all pilotage charts. Crew have used unapproved ECS for navigation paper charts onboard with no positions during harbour navigation; photo.Conditions of release Deficiencies rectified
- Kuniang
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number: 9481623 Flag Hong Kong, China Ship type bulk carrier Gross tonnes 14912 Deadweight 22019 Date keel laid 08 November 2005 Cargo type fertiliser Classification society Lloyd's Register (LR) ISM issuing authority Lloyd's Register (LR) Last special survey 08 March 2018 IMO registered owner 5317735 Registered owner Blue Shy Investment Ltd, Hong Kong IMO company 1644009 ISM company Fairmont Shipping (Canada) Ltd, Canada Charterer Silk Road Date and time of detention 28 March 2018 at 18:30 Port of detention Port Adelaide, South Australia, Australia Date and time of release 05 April 2018 at 18:00 Port of release Port Adelaide, South Australia, Australia Detention period 7 d 23 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 related to ISM Safety management system on board fails to ensure effective implementation of elements 6,7,8, and 10 of the ISM code relating to resources and personnel, shipboard operations, emergency preparedness and maintenance of ship and equipment evidence of accidental Fuel Oil discharge on ship side; hatch cleat seized and unable to be used Other serious deficiencies Cargo hold booby hatch covers for all cargo holds and forward stores ventilator
covers at forecastle not weathertight - dogs and securing arrangements seized cargo hold booby hatch securing arrangement defective; crew attempting to free securing arrangements on booby hatchConditions of release Deficiencies rectified and additional Safety management system audit carried out.
- Maersk Jabal
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number: 9343077 Flag Singapore Ship type container ship Gross tonnes 27910 Deadweight 39479 Date keel laid 15 October 2007 Cargo type containers Classification society American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) ISM issuing authority Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) Last special survey 08 February 2018 IMO registered owner 661874 Registered owner A P Moller Singapore Pte Ltd, Singapore IMO company 5808451 ISM company Maersk Line, Denmark Charterer Date and time of detention 07 March 2018 at 14:00 Port of detention Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Date and time of release 07 March 2018 at 20:00 Port of release Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Detention period 0 d 6 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 related to ISM Nil Other serious deficiencies Sewage treatment plant not functioning untreated sewage Conditions of release Satisfactory temporary repairs enacted, with permanent repairs to be completed within 2 weeks.
- May Oldendorff
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number: 9638056 Flag Liberia Ship type bulk carrier Gross tonnes 106884 Deadweight 206108 Date keel laid 07 January 2013 Cargo type iron ore Classification society American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) ISM issuing authority Liberia Last special survey 07 January 2018 IMO registered owner 5747251 Registered owner Donoussa Maritime Co, Liberia IMO company 1941881 ISM company Oldendorff Carriers GmbH & Co KG, Germany Charterer Oldendorff Date and time of detention 20 March 2018 at 10:45 Port of detention Port Hedland, Western Australia, Australia Date and time of release 21 March 2018 at 08:15 Port of release Port Hedland, Western Australia, Australia Detention period 0 d 21 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 related to ISM Nil Other serious deficiencies Emergency generator not able to start and connect to emergency switchboard automatically. Conditions of release Deficiency rectified.
- Medi Perth
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number: 9804552 Flag Panama Ship type bulk carrier Gross tonnes 34164 Deadweight 60466 Date keel laid 26 October 2015 Cargo type coal Classification society Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) ISM issuing authority Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) Last special survey 01 April 2017 IMO registered owner 643691 Registered owner Green Spanker Shipping SA, Panama IMO company 5805298 ISM company Cleanocean Shipmanagement Inc, Philippines Charterer D AMICO-Singapore. Date and time of detention 06 March 2018 at 12:00 Port of detention Gladstone, Queensland, Australia Date and time of release 08 March 2018 at 13:40 Port of release Gladstone, Queensland, Australia Detention period 2 d 1 h 40 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time 1 d 4 h 40 min Recognised organisation (RO) attended Yes ISM issuing authority attended Yes Serious deficiencies related to RO Nil Serious deficiencies related to ISM Safety management system does not ensure that the vessel undertakes voyages in compliance with SOLAS regulations previous voyage with 20 ENCs not up to date; intended voyage with 19 ENCs not up to date; expired chart in use Other serious deficiencies Nil Conditions of release Deficiencies rectified and additional Safety management system audit carried out.
- MSC Kia Ora
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number: 9364344 Flag Liberia Ship type container ship Gross tonnes 9940 Deadweight 13690 Date keel laid 29 December 2004 Cargo type containers Classification society DNV GL AS (DNVGL) ISM issuing authority Liberia Last special survey 24 September 2016 IMO registered owner 5940531 Registered owner CF Lustre II LLC, Marshall Islands IMO company 5517337 ISM company Vega-Reederei GmbH & Co KG, Germany Charterer MSC Date and time of detention 14 March 2018 at 18:30 Port of detention Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Date and time of release 25 March 2018 at 12:00 Port of release Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Detention period 10 d 17 h 30 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time 10 d 0 h 0 min Recognised organisation (RO) attended Yes ISM issuing authority attended Yes Serious deficiencies related to RO Nil Serious deficiencies related to ISM Safety Management system does not ensure the vessel meets element 3, 7, 8 & 10 of the ISM Code, as evidenced by the numerous deficiencies issued. A evidenced by the failure to ensure cargo is secured, defective ER alarm control computer, failure of the digital controller for ME speed, defective self closing cocks in the ER, numerous bilge alarms off scan, defective paint locker sprinkler, defective pilot ladder and uncorrected nautical charts numerous electrical connections found in focsle unsecured; crew unaware of status of alarms due to system being turned off; remote valve for No2 HFO settling tank did not work even when bolt removed; several sounding pipes in ER found with self closing deVictoriae defective; water ballast tank air vent blocked with chock piece from pilot ladder; dirty mirrors on mag compass; charts from last completed voyage not corrected; pilot ladder defective; pilot ladder defective - splices added to side ropes; galley self closing door held open Other serious deficiencies Repeated instances of crew not being paid as per SEA. Some instances of rest hour records
not reflecting actual hours worked. Three instances in February of crew members not being fit for duty. 2 SCBA in focsle defective. Starboard engine room fire damper defective. Sea load is 600kW and only 2 functional generators with a max capacity of 575 kW each. Several remote closing valves for HFO tanks tanks defective.Conditions of release Deficiencies rectified and additional Safety management system audit carried out. Rectification Action Plan accepted. Additional manning of extra engineer to be maintained whilst Number one generator defective. Vessel to comply with dispensation letter.
- Ocean Bright
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number: 9643192 Flag Panama Ship type bulk carrier Gross tonnes 31756 Deadweight 56032 Date keel laid 06 February 2013 Cargo type salt Classification society Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) ISM issuing authority Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) Last special survey 07 August 2013 IMO registered owner 5719567 Registered owner Worldlink Navigation SA, Panama IMO company 376436 ISM company Mingtai Navigation Co Ltd, Taiwan Charterer Cargill Date and time of detention 29 March 2018 at 12:00 Port of detention Port Hedland, Western Australia, Australia Date and time of release 30 March 2018 at 09:30 Port of release Port Hedland, Western Australia, Australia Detention period 0 d 21 h 30 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time 0 d 5 h 30 min Recognised organisation (RO) attended No ISM issuing authority attended No Serious deficiencies related to RO Nil Serious deficiencies related to ISM Nil Other serious deficiencies Funnel damper defective funnel damper unable to close Conditions of release Deficiency rectified.
- Ocean Celebrity
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number: 9258117 Flag Panama Ship type bulk carrier Gross tonnes 88494 Deadweight 177638 Date keel laid 16 May 2002 Cargo type coal Classification society Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) ISM issuing authority Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) Last special survey 06 January 2016 IMO registered owner 5261631 Registered owner Kyowa Kisen Co Ltd & Green Spanker Shipping SA, Japan IMO company 5691727 ISM company Cleanseas Shipmanagement Inc, Philippines Charterer BHPB Date and time of detention 07 March 2018 at 11:00 Port of detention Hay Point, Queensland, Australia Date and time of release 10 March 2018 at 13:15 Port of release Hay Point, Queensland, Australia Detention period 3 d 2 h 15 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time 2 d 11 h 15 min Recognised organisation (RO) attended Yes ISM issuing authority attended Yes Serious deficiencies related to RO Nil Serious deficiencies related to ISM The safety management system does not ensure the vessel can effectively respond to emergency situations, shipboard operations are implemented and that incidents are reported as evidenced by the failure to advise the port State of 1 generator being out of serVictoriae. Evidenced by other serious deficiencies below, life rafts not correctly stowed, numerous oil leaks, self closing cocks gagged open, failure to operate the sewage treatment plant as per the manufacturers instructions, defective ballast tank air vents & cargo hatch covers sitting on hatch coamings life rafts not stowed correctly - painter not connected to weak link; generator engines drain valves in open position; evidence of fuel oil and lubricating oil leaks; ballast tank air vent floats seized or dislodged; cargo hold hatch covers sitting on coaming1; photo2; photo3 Other serious deficiencies Emergency generator not connecting to emergency switchboard automatically. Engine room
fixed foam fire extinguishing system—foam liquid pump not operational.
Engine room funnel damper defective.Conditions of release Deficiencies rectified and additional safety management system audit carried out.
- Pantazis L
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number: 9272955 Flag Liberia Ship type bulk carrier Gross tonnes 39746 Deadweight 76629 Date keel laid 12 June 2002 Cargo type coal Classification society RINA SerVictoriaes SpA (RINA) ISM issuing authority Liberia Last special survey 01 April 2013 IMO registered owner 5282411 Registered owner Panship Ltd, Liberia IMO company 5355147 ISM company Kyla Shipping Enterprises Corp, Marshall Islands Charterer SK Shipping Date and time of detention 26 March 2018 at 12:00 Port of detention Hay Point, Queensland, Australia Date and time of release 31 March 2018 at 12:00 Port of release Hay Point, Queensland, Australia Detention period 5 d 0 h 0 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time 4 d 3 h 30 min Recognised organisation (RO) attended No ISM issuing authority attended Yes Serious deficiencies related to RO Nil Serious deficiencies related to ISM The safety management system as implemented onboard does not make sure that the vessel can effectively respond to hazards, accidents and emergency situations and does not make sure that faults on critical items of equipment are reported to Flag, Class or port States. This is evidences by:
- the failure to operate the sewage treatment plant as per the manufacturers instructions
- engine room fixed foam system not readily available and turbocharger lagging incomplete to generators
- other serious deficiencies below
- generator engines turbocharger lagging incomplete with sections of hot exhaust exposed.
Other serious deficiencies Lifeboats onload release (port and starboard) defective. Main engine Oil mist detector defective. Conditions of release Deficiencies rectified and additional Safety management system audit carried out.
- Shanghai Express
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number: 9539963 Flag Hong Kong, China Ship type wood-chip carrier Gross tonnes 54529 Deadweight 70417 Date keel laid 02 September 2013 Cargo type wood chips Classification society American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) ISM issuing authority American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Last special survey 02 September 2014 IMO registered owner 5809636 Registered owner Shanghai Express Ltd, Hong Kong IMO company 5785949 ISM company Orion Ship Management Pte Ltd, Singapore Charterer Asia Symbol (HK) Date and time of detention 27 March 2018 at 12:30 Port of detention Bell Bay, Tasmania, Australia Date and time of release 28 March 2018 at 11:00 Port of release Bell Bay, Tasmania, Australia Detention period 0 d 22 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 related to ISM Nil Other serious deficiencies Sewage treatment plant defective. Conditions of release Deficiency rectified.
- Sofrana Tourville
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number: 9404613 Flag Liberia Ship type container ship Gross tonnes 9684 Deadweight 12502 Date keel laid 03 September 2008 Cargo type containers Classification society Bureau Veritas (BV) ISM issuing authority Liberia Last special survey 21 November 2013 IMO registered owner 4117662 Registered owner Alcione Development Inc, Liberia IMO company 1765640 ISM company Cosmoship Management SA, Liberia Charterer Sofrana Unilines Date and time of detention 20 March 2018 at 09:48 Port of detention Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Date and time of release 21 March 2018 at 12:30 Port of release Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Detention period 1 d 2 h 42 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 related to ISM Nil Other serious deficiencies Five instances of crew members being unfit for duty in February. Onboard recording system
for hours of rest does not generate an alert when a crew member does not have 6 hours consecutive rest in 24 hours or if they exceed 14 hours work in a 24 hour period.Conditions of release As per RAP agreed with DPA vessel to be re-inspected after 3 months to verify compliance
with MLC.
- Songa Antofagasta
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number: 9399753 Flag Liberia Ship type container ship Gross tonnes 32901 Deadweight 35534 Date keel laid 12 April 2006 Cargo type containers Classification society DNV GL AS (DNVGL) ISM issuing authority DNV GL AS (DNVGL) Last special survey 01 March 2013 IMO registered owner 5982753 Registered owner Songa Antofagasta AS, Norway IMO company 5059234 ISM company Hammonia Reederei GmbH &Co. KG, Germany Charterer CMA CGM Date and time of detention 26 March 2018 at 09:15 Port of detention Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Date and time of release 26 March 2018 at 18:00 Port of release Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Detention period 0 d 8 h 45 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time 0 d 6 h 0 min Recognised organisation (RO) attended Yes ISM issuing authority attended No Serious deficiencies related to RO Nil Serious deficiencies related to ISM Nil Other serious deficiencies There are two machinery spaces ventilation inlet or outlet closing devices in approved fire plan on compass deck. However there is no closing devices on these two openings as evidence by the following photos:
Conditions of release Deficiency rectified.
- Spring Nelson
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number: 9619567 Flag Hong Kong, China Ship type general cargo/multi-purpose ship Gross tonnes 7100 Deadweight 8499 Date keel laid 30 December 2010 Cargo type general/mixed cargo Classification society China Classification Society (CCS) ISM issuing authority China Classification Society (CCS) Last special survey 18 July 2016 IMO registered owner 4173813 Registered owner Spring Nelson Shipping Ltd, Hong Kong IMO company 5045721 ISM company Dalian Chun An Ship Management Co Ltd, China Charterer Yiho Marine S.A. Date and time of detention 12 March 2018 at 11:00 Port of detention Port Hedland, Western Australia, Australia Date and time of release 13 March 2018 at 11:30 Port of release Port Hedland, Western Australia, 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 related to ISM Nil Other serious deficiencies Rescue boat engine defective. Conditions of release Deficiency rectified.
- Thorco Rio
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number: 9430222 Flag Hong Kong, China Ship type general cargo/multi-purpose ship Gross tonnes 14859 Deadweight 18010 Date keel laid 28 October 2009 Cargo type metal concentrates Classification society Lloyd's Register (LR) ISM issuing authority Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) Last special survey 11 February 2017 IMO registered owner 5904100 Registered owner S K Transportation SA, Panama IMO company 5399689 ISM company JP Alliance Ship Management Co Inc, Philippines Charterer Thorco Shipping Date and time of detention 06 March 2018 at 17:20 Port of detention Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia Date and time of release 10 March 2018 at 08:30 Port of release Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia Detention period 3 d 15 h 10 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time 2 d 1 h 0 min Recognised organisation (RO) attended Yes ISM issuing authority attended No Serious deficiencies related to RO Nil Serious deficiencies related to ISM Nil Other serious deficiencies Evidence of falsification of oil record book entries for overboard discharge of oil mixtures from
engine room space on 8 February 18. Evidenced by engine room bilge contents being discharged into the sea by use of sewage discharging line.Conditions of release Assurances provided from Flag for no further discharges and investigation will be undertaken at next
port by Flag State.
- Yangtze Harmony
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number: 9318917 Flag Liberia Ship type livestock carrier Gross tonnes 11672 Deadweight 4851 Date keel laid 04 June 2002 Cargo type livestock Classification society Bureau Veritas (BV) ISM issuing authority Bureau Veritas (BV) Last special survey 16 February 2017 IMO registered owner 5993293 Registered owner Soar Harmony Shipping Ltd, Hong Kong IMO company 5934611 ISM company Accord Ship Management (Dalian) Co Ltd, China Charterer Harmony Marine Ltd Date and time of detention 21 March 2018 at 22:00 Port of detention Portland, Victoria, Australia Date and time of release 25 March 2018 at 12:30 Port of release Portland, Victoria, Australia Detention period 3 d 14 h 30 min Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time 2 d 18 h 30 min Recognised organisation (RO) attended yes ISM issuing authority attended No Serious deficiencies related to RO Nil Serious deficiencies related to ISM The safety management system as implemented onboard does not make sure that procedures are implemented effectively for key shipboard operations as evidenced by:
- failure to fix positions on the ECDIS
- officers being unable to demonstrate MF/HF on reserve power
- officers unable to demonstrate the operation of rescue boat launching on reserve power
- excessive oil accumulation in the engine room
- engine room work and rest hours not reflecting reality
- serious deficiencies mentioned below
- excessive oil accumulation on and under main engine.
Other serious deficiencies Cracks found on six out of eight temporary welds on side bulkhead between decks 4 and deck 5. Photos:
- Cracks in side of bulkhead 1
- Cracks in side of bulkhead 2
- Cracks in side of bulkhead 3
- Cracks in side of bulkhead 4
Welding carried out by ships crew. Cracks length range from 300mm-600mm long. Condition of vessel not maintained after survey as per SOLAS Chapter 1, Regulation 11, Flag and RO not notified of defects on bulkhead cracks evident1; cracks2; cracks3; cracks4
Conditions of release Deficiencies rectified and additional Safety management system audit carried out.
- Zhen Hua 21
International Maritime Organization (IMO) number: 8018223 Flag Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Ship type heavy load carrier Gross tonnes 28902 Deadweight 34588 Date keel laid 04 December 1981 Cargo type heavy lift cargo Classification society American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) ISM issuing authority Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Last special survey 01 August 2017 IMO registered owner 5277084 Registered owner Zhen Hua 21 Shipping (SVG) Co Ltd, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines IMO company 1771436 ISM company Shanghai Zhenhua Shipping Co Ltd, China Charterer Date and time of detention 08 March 2018 at 09:42 Port of detention Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Date and time of release 09 March 2018 at 19:24 Port of release Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Detention period 1 d 9 h 42 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 related to ISM Nil Other serious deficiencies There is objective evidence that the vessel has not been maintained between surveys as per
SOLAS Chapter I, Regulation 11 as evidenced by the foam delivery line to port side engine room not blanked and disused pipes from diesel oil tank terminating above all three generators not having being blanked open at pipe end; pipes do not have solid blanksConditions of release Deficiency rectified.
Last updated: 14 July 2020