| International Maritime Organization (IMO) number |
9707417 |
| Flag |
Philippines |
| Ship type |
bulk carrier |
| Gross tonnes |
36278 |
| Deadweight |
63518 |
| Date keel laid |
16 September 2013 |
| Cargo type |
coal |
| Classification society |
Bureau Veritas (BV) |
| International safety management (ISM) issuing authority |
Bureau Veritas (BV) |
| Last special survey |
27 February 2019 |
| IMO registered owner |
1703013 |
| Registered owner |
Victoria Ship Management, Inc, Philippines |
| IMO company |
1703013 |
| ISM company |
Victoria Ship Management Inc, Philippines |
| Charterer |
Western Bulk Carriers |
| Date time of detention |
27 November 2019 at 16:00 |
| Port of detention |
Newcastle, NSW, Australia |
| Date time of release |
28 November 2019 at 22:00 |
| Port of release |
Newcastle, NSW, Australia |
| Detention period |
1 d 6 h 0 min |
| Delayed beyond scheduled sailing time |
0 d 15 h 0 min |
| Recognised organisation (RO) attended |
Yes |
| International safety management (ISM) issuing authority attended |
Yes |
| Serious deficiencies related to RO |
Nil |
| Serious deficiencies relating to ism |
The shipboard Safety Management System does not ensure effective maintenance of ship, as evidenced by main engine crankcase oil mist detector defective, Vessel operating in UMS mode, numerous alarms, including critical alarms, for monitoring system put off scan and in manual response mode, records of daily hours of work/rest do not reflect actual hours worked on repeated occasions. Work hours during critical operations such as bunkering, manoeuvring not recorded, enclosed space entry permits (fuel, oil storage tanks for cleaning on 10/10/2019 and 16/11/2019) indicate dangerous gas readings. Responsible officer unfamiliar with use of multigas detector, safety chains between gaps on railings on deck not connected properly (unsafe), access hatches on main deck - securing devices missing, not properly maintained (few places), watertight door for carpenter's space in forward store inoperative and tied in open condition. Manhole door for chain locker not secured, ballast water exchange not carried out as per approved ballast management plan, ballast water treatment system defective and exhaust gas leakage from #2 diesel generator aft of auxiliary boiler. The Safety Management System fails to ensure emergency preparedness as evidenced by hyper mist water fire extinguishing system fail alarm active, main engine crankcase oil mist detector defective, no means available for closing inaccessible fire dampers for galley exhaust and supply fans, insufficient fuel in fuel tank for rescue boat, all life rafts securely fastened to cradle and unable to float-free (rectified during inspection) and portable foam fire fighting system near boiler not available for immediate use. Foam tank empty and filling cap unable to be opened. |
| Other serious deficiencies |
Nil |
| Conditions of release |
Deficiencies rectified and additional Safety Management System audit carried out |
