Details of Detention of Hong Kong Ships
(1 January 2007 to 31 December 2007)
No.
State
Port
Detained Date
Age
Deficiencies
Deficiency action code
TOKYO MOU
one
Australia
Brisbane
24-Jan-07
Thirty-one
1) Many hatch cover securing cleats missing and not operational
Thirty
2) Bridge visibility obstructed by 5 high containers loaded in bay 37 & 38
Thirty
3) Many containers not secured correctly and in accordance with the
ships cargo securing manual. [turnbuckle locking nuts not locked,
Thirty
numerous locking cone pins not fitting, locking cone seats not seated
4) X band Radar vey poor display on short ranges
Seventeen
5) Many hatch cover security cleats out of adjustment
Seventeen
6) Port and stbd sidelights covered by white overspray
Seventeen
Two
Australia
Bunbury, WA
16-Mar-07
Ten
1) Port and stb E/R vent fire dampers wasted/damaged and inoperable
Thirty
three
Australia
Dampier
28-Dec-07
Twelve
1) No. 2 E/room Fire Damper – wasted
Thirty
2) No. 3 E/room Fire Damper – not operational
Thirty
3) Passage plan not berth to berth
Seventeen
4) Port liferafts not ready for operation – roped in
Seventeen
5) Embarkation ladder not ready for immediate use (fwd ladder)
Seventeen
four
Australia
Darwin
10-Jan-07
Sixteen
1) Portable foam fire extinguishers defective – no foam produced only water
Thirty
2) Goose neck ventilators around deck, seals & closing screws defective on some
Seventeen
3) Escape hatch stb’d poop deck, cover securing defective
Seventeen
4) Foam tank gauge glass leaking. Tank contents low
Seventeen
5) Boiler burner fuel oil leak
Seventeen
6) Main engine high pressure fuel pipes not secured at sliding flange. Pipes removed at fuel pumps
Seventeen
7) Lights in engine room escape trunk out
Seventeen
five
Australia
Fremantle
2-Apr-07
nine
1) Radio technical advised that MF/HF radio installation is not operations
Thirty
2) Chief officer COR or Evidence of application for cor not sighted
Seventeen
3) Radio log book not maintained as per flag state requirements (correct log entries to be made forthwith)
Seventeen
4) Passage plan not uptodate, nautical publications not corrected
Seventeen
5) Crew to demonstrate HF DSC operation
Seventeen
6) Engine control room main switchboard 220 volt with earth fault
Seventeen
7) (P) lifeboat emergency light not working
Seventeen
8) Forward liferaft means of embarkation (ladder) stored below deck and not readily available
Seventeen
9) Rope store aft (p) hatchcoaming edges wasted and hatchcoer not sealing
Seventeen
six
Australia
Gladstone
24-Jan-07
five
1) Starboard side lifeboat on load release system defective. Indicators showing locked, where as system in open position
Thirty
No.
State
Port
Detained Date
Age
Deficiencies
Deficiency action code
2) Charts AUS 819, 820 old editions onboard
Seventeen
3) All mooring winch clutch pins not in use/missing
Seventeen
4) enginroom 2nd deck elevator door catch defective. Crew opened door when no elevator present
Seventeen
5) Forward liferaft embarkation ladder. No method of securing to ship for use
Seventeen
6) Portside lifeboat on load release system incorrectly reset
Seventeen
7) IAMSAR Manual latest amendments not onboard
Fifteen
8) ITU publication IV old edition onboard
Fifteen
seven
Australia
Gladstone
27-Feb-07
Twenty-four
1) Air con trunking holded below damper
Thirty
2) Liferaft means of manual release inoperable
Thirty
3) No 3, 4, 5, 6 Hatch main supports cracked, holed, wasted
Thirty
4) Engine room hatch not secured
Seventeen
5) Air con inlet, damper not fully closing
Seventeen
6) Limit switches lifeboats not cutting off in time
Seventeen
7) Bilge air pipe holed, repaired with tape
Seventeen
8) Steering flat air pipes & rope hatch unable to secure shut, securing devies missing
Seventeen
eight
Australia
Gladstone
15-May-07
five
1) SMS fails to comply with mandatory rules & regulations, objective evidence items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13
Thirty
2) No cargo log book or recorded drafts per SOLAS VI7.8
Seventeen
3) Garbage record book recorded discharges of cat V on 31/5/04 and 27/2/04 inside the nearest land area
Seventeen
4) Passage plan not complying SOLAS V R34
Seventeen
5) Aus chart 4621 old edition
Seventeen
6) AIS indicates vessel underway
Seventeen
7) Lifeboats on load release systems seized, reported by authorised technician during annual service.
Seventeen
8) Crew unfamiliar with operation of lifeboat emergency steering
Seventeen
9) Fwd means of embarkation, means of attachment sized
Seventeen
10) Steering room fire door jammed open
Seventeen
11) Oil record book not updated to latest MEPC required Jan 2007
Fifteen
12) Garbage record book not updated to MEPC 116/51
Fifteen
13) Garbage plackards not taking into account nearest land provisions
Fifteen
14) Inspection/maintenance of on load release systems inadequate, objective evidence item 13
Fifteen
15) SOLAS training manval, no instuctions for item 15
Fifteen
nine
Australia
Gladstone
5-Oct-07
eight
1) Life saving appliances not ready for immediate use, evidence by items 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
Thirty
2) Passage plan not berth to berth or utilising largest scale charts
Seventeen
3) Standard compass 35 degress error
Seventeen
No.
State
Port
Detained Date
Age
Deficiencies
Deficiency action code
4) No Navarea X warnings onboard
Seventeen
5) Port lifeboat outside indicators for resetting onload release, indicate system not fully locked
Seventeen
6) Port lifeboat Internal markings F & A for hook resetting missing, Main control box markings missing
Seventeen
7) Liferaft release for cradles seized, cradle hinges rusted
Seventeen
8) Port lifebouy not connected to light
Seventeen
9) Crew unable to demonstrate operation of lifeboat emergency steering
Seventeen
10) Fwd liferaft manual release not per posted instructions
Seventeen
11) Fwd liferaft means of embarkation, attachments seized
Seventeen
12) Solas training manuals missing crew & officer mess, only one copy onboard
Seventeen
13) Lower stern light weather sheild loose
Seventeen
14) E/R sounding pipe closers disconnected
Seventeen
15) Stability booklet not approved by current classification society
Fifteen
16) No records of navigation activity pilot to berth
Fifteen
Ten
Australia
Gladstone
10-Dec-07
Eighteen
1) E/R Port side fwd fan dampers not closing
Thirty
2) C deck E/R fan dampers not closing
Thirty
3) Port lifeboat onload release defective
Thirty
4) Fire Panel bridge, Battery failure alarm active
Seventeen
Eleven
Australia
Hay Point
21-Feb-07
four
1) Emergency fire pump no pressure available for immediate use
Thirty
2) Fire Dampers (louvers) for engine room fans stbd aft & port fwd seized open
Thirty
3) AIS navigational status not correct for port location
Seventeen
4) Voyage plan not in accordance with SOLAS Ch V. Reg 34
Seventeen
5) Current editions of navigational charts for intented voyage not on board 250, 246 & 818
Seventeen
6) Emergency generator room not clearly marked (no IMO symbol)
Seventeen
7) Emergency lighting numerous not working around accommodation block
Seventeen
8) Several closing flaps seized around accommodation & CO2 room mushroom vent
Seventeen
9) Load line & draft marks not clearly visible (stbd)
Fifteen
10) Sewage treatment unit with low air poressure
Fifteen
11) Pump shutdowns (ESD) stbd bunkering manifold not operational
Fifteen
Twelve
Australia
Kwinana
3-Aug-07
Twelve
1) MF/HF GMDSS radio unable to operate on emergency source (dc) power
Thirty
2) Voyage plan not prepared from berth to berth
Seventeen
3) Magnetic compass not clearly readable from bridge steering position
Seventeen
4) Enhanced survey report for last special survey not on board
Fifteen
5) CO2 room air vent pipe – temporarily repaired. Permanent repairs to complete by next port
Fifteen
Thirteen
Australia
Melbourne
18-Dec-07
six
1) Port & Stb’d on load released mechanism is defective
Thirty
2) Port & Stb’d M.O.B. bridge buoys are not configured for immediate operation
Seventeen
3) Daily service fuel tanks in engine room – Quick closing valves are prevented from operation by bridging pieces
Seventeen
No.
State
Port
Detained Date
Age
Deficiencies
Deficiency action code
Fourteen
Australia
Newcastle
20-Jun-07
Twelve
1) MF/HF Radio Installation unable to operate on reserve source of power (dc). (Batteries low on charge or defective)
Thirty
2) Funnel fire dampers open/shut signs incorrectly marked (indicates closed when dampers are open).
Seventeen
3) Port & starboard lifeboat engine starting batteries low in charge. (No. 1 starboard & No. 1 and No. 2 Port batteries).
Seventeen
4) Starboard lifeboat engine exhaust pipe ‘holed’ with exhaust fumes leaking into enclosed lifeboat.
Seventeen
5) Starboard lifeboat forward painter ‘failed’ to release when release mechanism operated.
Seventeen
6) Port & starboard lifeboat davit brake remote release wire sheaves ‘seized’.
Seventeen
7) Starboard lifeboat battery charging plug & lead unable to disconnect readily in case of emergency use of lifeboat.
Seventeen
8) MF/HF Radio antennae installation in poor condition wasted wire thimbles, wasted securing points, broken feed through insultor.
Fifteen
9) VHF, GPS, Inmarsat C and other cables on bridge top deck (Monkey Island). In poor condition, many cables left unsecured.
Fifteen
1) Engine room funnel tops door/hatch left in ‘open’ position. Hatch
Fifteen
Australia
Newcastle
16-Nov-07
Twenty-five
cover hinges broken and securing dogs seized. (Cannot be closed from
Thirty
outside space)
2) Inspection covers to funnel fire dampers service space left
completely off. Effectively bye-passing funnel fire dampers & unable
Thirty
to clsoe in the event of fire.
3) Diesel generators high pressure fuel pipe jacketed piping holed/broken. Many fittings not secured/bolts missing. (numerous)
Thirty
4) Water Ballast tank air vents closing device defective. (wasted top sealling surfaces) Numerous.
Thirty
5) Fire detection system emergency back-up batteries defective. (low voltage)(4 pieces).
Seventeen
6) Numerous engineroom Fire detector heads defective (not operating fire alarm), some detector heads missing.
Seventeen
7) Numerous fire hose nozzles ‘seized’.
Seventeen
8) Engineroom vents fire retardant mesh missing. (diesel alternators crankcase vents)(6 pieces)
Seventeen
9) Numerous lights out in engineroom upper levels and funnel casing, extremely poor lighting.
Seventeen
10) Funnel water drain pipe removed allowing water to flow freely into engineroom. Funnel top casing ‘wasted’ around drain pipe.
Seventeen
11) Economiser safety valves easing gear ‘seized’ and easing gear operating wirer guide wire sheaves ‘seized’.
Seventeen
12) Air conditioning fans compartment – excessive cardboard, timber, and debris. (fire hazard).
Seventeen
13) Diesel generators-excessive oil leaks forward of engines.
Seventeen
14) Excessive oil leaks on deck on deck in ‘purifier oom’.
Seventeen
15) Excessive oil leaks port aft main engine & behind fuel oil pumps.
Seventeen
16) Engineroom bilge emergency suction valve ‘seized’.
Seventeen
17) Crews and officers change rooms toilets broken. (health hazard).
Seventeen
18) Crews and Officers wash basins and showers – no hot water available. Hot water supply defective.
Seventeen
No.
State
Port
Detained Date
Age
Deficiencies
Deficiency action code
19) Engineroom emergency exit fire doow not fully closing and roped ‘open’.
Seventeen
20) Numerous steel mooring ropes in a poor condition rusted & lack of lubrication.
Fifteen
Sixteen
Australia
Useless Loop
11-Oct-07
Twenty-three
1) Engine room fire damper stbd side forward (No. 29) not operational
Thirty
2) Lub oil tanks in E/R with gauged self closing cocks
Seventeen
3) Navigation light aft, lantern loose affecting the angle of visibility as required by COLREG
Seventeen
4) Main deck hatch no. 2 port forward cargo light hatch closing device wasted for 25%
Fifteen
5) Crew accommodation shower room with 4 showers: 1 shower missing of shower head and curtest c ; 2 showers draw’s are blocked
Fifteen
Paris MOU
one
Belgium
Antwerp
22-Mar-07
Twenty-six
1) Rudder angle indicator – inoperative
Thirty
2) Magnetic compass not readable at helsman position
Thirty
3) Fire flap funnel not closing properly
Thirty
4) PS lifeboat propeller funnel damaged