ship detentions

Ships detained in Paris MoU during October

The Paris MoU has issued its list of detentions for October 2018, containing information about ships which were detained in the region during the month under review.

The details of detentions are entered in the information system of the Paris MoU after the ship has been released.

In general, a ship is not released from detention before all necessary repairs have been made. However, sometimes it is not possible to repair all defects at the place of detention.

Paris MoU explains:

A detained ship may...

https://safety4sea.com/ships-detained-in-paris-mou-during-october/

New approach to effective detention of ships in Ukraine

The UK P&I Club issued updated information regarding the conditions of ship detentions in Ukraine. Citing information provided by local correspondents, Dias Marine Consulting, the Club said that the scheme implemented by the representatives of the Ecological Inspection to detain ships which refused to allow samples of segregated ballast, is abandoned at present.

Historically, ships that refused samples were often denied a ‘radiology сontrol’ stamp in the ship’s cargo documents, which resulted in...

https://safety4sea.com/new-approach-to-effective-detention-of-ships-in-ukraine/

PSC focus: China performance in H12018

During first half of 2018, PSCOs conducted in China a total of 4,141 inspections which resulted to 15,135 deficiencies and 158 detentions. This led to a detention rate of 3.82% and an expected number of deficiencies per inspection 3 to 4. At the same time, the overall Tokyo MoU figures for the same period show a detention rate of 2.25% and deficiencies per inspection 1 to 2 (1.98).

Key Figures (China PSC Q1&Q2 2018)

Total Inspections4,141
Total Deficiencies15,315
Total Detentions158
To...

https://safety4sea.com/cm-psc-focus-china-performance-in-h12018/

Paris MoU inspection regime: What if things go wrong

BIMCO and the Paris Memorandum of Understanding of Port State Control (Paris MoU) have updated the pamphlet ‘The Inspection Regime on Paris MoU’. As more than 18.000 inspections take place on board foreign ships every year in the Paris MoU ports, the document provides guidance on how to prepare for inspections by PSC Officers, how to comply with regulations and how to avoid unnecessary problems when calling at a port in the region.

Best practices

The best way to ensure and succeed a port...

https://safety4sea.com/paris-mou-inspection-regime-what-if-things-go-wrong/

General cargo ship refused access to Paris MoU region

The general cargo vessel M/V ‘Cerencan’ was detained for the third time in Port Azov, in Russia on 13 October 2018 and will be refused further access to any port and anchorage in the Paris MoU region.

The Togo-flagged ship was detained for the third time in the Paris MoU region within the last 36 months, and now it will be refused further access to any port and anchorage in the Paris MoU region, except a port and anchorage of the ship’s flag State.

This refusal of access will become applicable...

https://safety4sea.com/general-cargo-ship-refused-access-to-paris-mou-region/

Stranded ‘Malaviya Twenty’ sets sail after two years in UK

The Indian-flagged offshore support vessel (OSV) ‘Malaviya Twenty’ has set sail after being stranded for over two years in UK, due to legal implications. The vessel was detained by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency in June 2016 in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, over unpaid port fees and crew wages.

The crew onboard had been abandoned by the owners while the ship was found with deficiencies that prohibited it from moving. A total of 12 seafarers remained stranded onboard, and they were supported by...

https://safety4sea.com/stranded-malaviya-twenty-sets-sail-after-two-years-in-uk/

Foreign-flagged ships detained in UK during September

Five foreign-flagged ships were under detention in UK ports during September 2018, after failing Port State Control (PSC) inspection, according to data provided by the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).

During September, there were two new detentions of foreign flagged vessels in a UK port, while three vessels remained under detention from previous months. A total of three vessels remained under detention at the end of September.

New detentions

  • The Norwegian-flagged ‘Deep Cygnus’ was...

https://safety4sea.com/foreign-flagged-ships-detained-in-uk-during-september/

Smuggling and ship detentions

While speaking at  the last SAFETY4SEA Conference, Rod Lingard, Club Manager of the Hellenic Mutual War Risks Association (Bermuda) Limited, discussed ship detentions caused by smuggling. He particularly referred to a recent English Supreme Court decision, the insurance implications of the decision, as well as Loss Prevention measures to be taken to prevent ships being targeted with smuggling allegations.

Ship detentions arising from smuggling allegations is presently quite a topical area. In...

https://safety4sea.com/cm-smuggling-and-ship-detentions/

Oil tanker detained for illegal STS transfer in Malaysian port

Malaysian authorities detained an oil tanker over suspicions of committing illegal ship-to-ship (STS) fuel transfer at the Tanjung Pelepas Port near Gelang Patah.

The ship was detained in the morning hours of 3 October while conducting the STS transfer, for failing to obtain permit for the activity from the Marine Department director, under the Section 491B (1)(k) of the Merchant Shipping Ordinance 1952.

The Malaysian-flagged ship, identified as ‘Abbas’, was transferring 120 metric tonnes of...

https://safety4sea.com/oil-tanker-detained-for-illegal-sts-transfer-in-malaysian-port/

Houthi militia holding 10 vessels in Port of Hodeidah

In its latest Yemen ports update, the Swedish Club informed that Houthi militia is holding 10 oil and commercial vessels in the port of Hodeidah, preventing them from unloading their cargo, while some ships have been detained for nearly 6 months, according to the head of the Higher Relief Committee, Abdul Raqeeb Fath.

A ship dubbed ‘Distya Pushti’ arrived at the port on 28 September, with 10,955 tons of diesel and 9025 tons of gasoline, while the ship ‘Rina’ arrived on 3 October, carrying 5,700...

https://safety4sea.com/huthi-militia-holding-10-vessels-in-port-of-hodeidah/

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