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Indian Ocean MoU: Key results of CIC on emergency systems

The Indian Ocean MoU shared its preliminary results on the Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on Emergency Systems and Procedures that took place in the region from 1 September 2019 and 30 November 2019. During that period, IOMOU authorities detained a total of nine ships for issues related to the CIC.

This campaign was conducted in conjunction with the CIC of the Tokyo MoU, Paris MoU and other MoUs. The Campaign aimed to establish that ships are capable of responding appropriately to...

https://safety4sea.com/indian-ocean-mou-key-results-of-cic-on-emergency-systems/

Tokyo MoU: Preliminary results of CIC on Emergency Systems

The Tokyo MoU shared preliminary results from its concentrated inspection campaign (CIC) on emergency systems and procedures that was carried out in the region from 1st September 2019 to 30 November 2019. During the CIC, Tokyo MoU authorities inspected a total of 7,174 vessels, of which 55 (0.77%) were detained as a direct result of the campaign.

During the campaign, Tokyo MoU member Authorities verified vital points of compliance in accordance with Emergency systems and procedures on all types...

https://safety4sea.com/tokyo-mou-preliminary-results-of-cic-on-emergency-systems/

Paris MoU issuing deficiencies over firefighting outfits

Paris MoU is issuing deficiencies over firefighting outfits, the Republic of the Marshall Islands Maritime Administration (RMI) warned in a new advisory to shipping. As such, RMI advised that when the targeted firefighting outfits are the only ones available onboard, the fire teams should be aware of the outfit limitations.

Namely, the deficiencies identified relate to the following indications:

  • Not suitable for fire entry;
  • Not a fire entry suit; or
  • Outfit with buttons and or latches penetrating...

https://safety4sea.com/paris-mou-issuing-deficiencies-over-firefighting-outfits/

Global PSC Scorecard: Detentions of 2019 First Semester

Many operators monitor specific KPIs, but these are not necessarily make the difference; it is not only the detention ratio, but country, port, age, and ship type that matter. Analyzing more than 33,500 inspections and related data from RISK4SEA – the online intelligence platform providing PSC inspection analytics & benchmarking – the global KPIs for the first semester of 2019 show 1.88 deficiencies per inspection, in comparison to the last running quarter which was 1.76. The detention rate is...

https://safety4sea.com/cm-global-psc-scorecard-detentions-of-2019-first-semester/

Foreign flagged vessels detained in the UK in September

The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced that during September there were four new detention of foreign flagged vessels in a UK port, while four foreign flagged ships remained under detention during August 2019 after failing port state control (PSC) inspection.

Notes on the list of detentions

  • Full details of the ship. The accompanying detention list shows ship’s International Maritime Organization (IMO) number which is unchanging throughout the ship’s life and uniquely identifies...

https://safety4sea.com/foreign-flagged-vessels-detained-in-the-uk-in-september/

DPA informs CHIRP of sibling ships facing same pilot ladder rigging issue

CHIRP recently published its 56th edition of Maritime Feedback focusing on several reports concerning safety onboard and  accidents as examples to avoid similar situations in the future. This report discusses a DPA’s perspective when auditing to sibling vessels.

Specifically, the DPA contacted CHIRP discussing the deficiencies found on two sibling vessels, concerning safety issues. Both ships operated by a major shipping company experienced the same pilot ladder rigging issue.

The DPA reported...

https://safety4sea.com/dpa-informs-chirp-of-sibling-ships-facing-same-pilot-ladder-rigging-issue/

Belgium port releases vessel after deficiencies are rectified

MV Lita, the Liberian-flagged bulk carrier, was detained for nine days due to the fact that Belgian Authorities that inspected the vessel discovered dozens of safety breaches and deficiencies against the crews’ working conditions.

As ITF’s inspector, Sven Hemme, reported, the right maintenance of the ship, is equally important with the right treatment of the seafarers.

A failure in either system can lead to serious accidents. Again, we’ve seen Blumenthal’s standards fail to stack up, with another...

https://safety4sea.com/belgium-port-releases-vessel-after-deficiencies-are-rectified/

List of ships detained in UK in April 2019

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced that during April, there was two new detentions of foreign flagged vessels in a UK port, whereas four foreign flagged ships remained under detention in UK ports during April 2019 after failing port state control (PSC) inspection.

New Detentions

  1. Tango Sol, Cook Islands Flag, was detained on April 5, 2019 at Hartlepool. Thirty-three deficiencies with one ground for detention. This vessel was released on 8th April 2019.
  2. Christos Theo, Marshall...

https://safety4sea.com/list-of-ships-detained-in-uk-in-april-2019/

Paris MoU: Results of CIC on MARPOL Annex VI

The Paris MoU published results of its Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on MARPOL Annex VI between 1 September and 30 November 2018. The overall detention rate was 0.2% for CIC-topic deficiency rate (average number of deficiencies reported per inspection), which is a satisfactory result, Paris MoU said.

The objective of the CIC was to provide indications as to the industry’s level of compliance with specific aspects of MARPOL Annex VI regardless of ship type.

The analysis is done on the...

https://safety4sea.com/paris-mou-results-of-cic-on-marpol-annex-vi/

Isle of Man: PSC figures in 2018

The Isle of Man Ship Registry issued its annual report, presenting data provided by the Registry’s Port State Control (PSC) activity throughout 2018. The report noted a total of nine detentions of Isle of Man vessels during 2018.

Key points

  • Isle of Man vessels visited around 350 ports during the year and were subjected to 692 inspections overall.
  • Less than a third of vessel inspections resulted in reported deficiencies.
  • There were a total of 9 detentions during 2018 of which 3 detentions were...

https://safety4sea.com/isle-of-man-psc-figures-in-2018/

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