port state control


Thursday, February 6, 2025
File photo of an oil tanker at sea
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Denmark Intensifies Inspections of Russian Oil Tankers in Critical Shipping Lane

The Danish Maritime Authority is intensifying oversight of oil tankers in the Skagen Roads area of the Danish Straits as part of a broader European initiative

February 6, 2025
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Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Oil tanker Eagle S suspected of the disruption of the Finland-Estonia electrical link Estlink 2.Jussi Nukari/Lehtikuva/via REUTERS
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Finnish Authorities Find Alarming Safety Deficiencies on Russian Tanker Suspected Cable Damage

Finnish maritime authorities have detained the tanker Eagle S following a port state control inspection that revealed numerous serious safety deficiencies. The

January 8, 2025
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Tuesday, July 2, 2024
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Paris MoU Detention Rates Remain Above Pre-Pandemic Levels

The Paris Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Port State Control saw a slight decrease in the overall detention rate in 2023, though it has not returned to

July 2, 2024
Total Views: 1035

Thursday, May 9, 2024
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Australia Bans Bulk Carrier for 180 Days

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has issued a 180-day ban to the Indian-flagged bulk carrier Darya Shaan due to repeated safety risks. The AMSA

May 9, 2024
Total Views: 1487

Monday, October 2, 2023
M/V Big Lily. Photo courtesy Australia Maritime Safety Authority
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Containership Banned from Australian Waters for Serious Safety and Maintenance Issues

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has issued a 90-day ban to the Marshall Island-flagged containership Big Lilly over significant safety and

October 2, 2023
Total Views: 5431

Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Chief Engineer Sentenced to Prison Over Illegal Dumping, Obstruction of Justice
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Chief Engineer Sentenced to Prison Over Illegal Dumping, Obstruction of Justice

A judge in Southern California has sentenced the former chief engineer of the general cargo ship M/V Donald to serve twelve months and a day in

September 19, 2023
Total Views: 6024

Wednesday, August 2, 2023
cargo ships underway
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Leading Port State Control Regimes Launch Fire Safety Campaign

Two of the world’s largest port state control regimes are launching a joint inspection campaign related to fire safety on board vessels. The Tokyo MOU

August 2, 2023
Total Views: 1400

Monday, July 10, 2023
Australia Bans Second Briese Heavylift Ship Over Safety Violations
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Australia Bans Second Briese Heavylift Ship Over Safety Violations

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has banned a second Briese Heavylift GmbH & Co vessel from Australian waters due to safety violations,

July 10, 2023
Total Views: 2737

Friday, March 17, 2023
International Inspectors Put ‘Worst Flags’ in the Crosshairs
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International Inspectors Put ‘Worst Flags’ in the Crosshairs

ITF targets the four worst flags in bid to scrap unsafe shipping from Mediterranean Sea. Inspectors from the International Transport Workers’ Federation

March 17, 2023
Total Views: 3632

Monday, February 27, 2023
Australia Bans MSC Containership for 90 Days: AMSA Calls Out Operator Over Repeat Offenses
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Australia Bans MSC Containership for 90 Days: AMSA Calls Out Operator Over Repeat Offenses

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has banned a Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) containership from entering Australian ports over maintenance

February 27, 2023
Total Views: 23921

Friday, May 13, 2022
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Coast Guard on Port State Control: ‘We Can’t Inspect All of Them’

“These ships know we are coming, even if we don’t tell them, they know that we are coming.” That was the answer to a question regarding targeting of U.S.

May 13, 2022
Total Views: 5464

Monday, July 26, 2021
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Port State Control Authorities to Launch Ship Stability Campaign Targeting 10,000 Inspections

Port State Control authorities are preparing an inspection campaign targeting ship stability. The 3-month inspection campaign is being launched by the Tokyo

July 26, 2021
Total Views: 2290

Monday, June 3, 2019
U.S. Coast Guard Sees Ships Switching to Cleaner Fuel in October
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U.S. Coast Guard Sees Ships Switching to Cleaner Fuel in October

By Stephen Cunningham (Bloomberg) — The U.S. Coast Guard expects ships to start switching over to cleaner burning fuels as soon as the fourth quarter to

June 3, 2019
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Thursday, March 7, 2019
Daiwan Justice Detained in New Zealand
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New Zealand Detains Bulker Over Unpaid Wages to Crew

Maritime authorities in New Zealand have detained the bulk carrier Daiwan Justice after learning that the crews’ wages had not been paid for almost four

March 7, 2019
Total Views: 117

Tuesday, June 19, 2018
bulk ship in egypt
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Paris MoU Releases 2017 “White, Grey and Black” List: United States Falls to Grey as Korea, Poland Move to White

The Paris MoU has approved its 2017 port state control inspection results for 2017 and adopted its new “White, Grey, and Black” performance lists

June 19, 2018
Total Views: 181

Monday, June 11, 2018
Australia, Paris MoU Ban Cargo Ships Following Port State Control Detentions
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Australia, Paris MoU Ban Cargo Ships Following Port State Control Detentions

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has banned the Philippines-flagged cargo ship Thorco Luna after it was detained by port state control

June 11, 2018
Total Views: 76

Monday, November 20, 2017
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Cargo Ship MV Acorus Banned from Paris MoU for One Year

The Moldovan-flagged cargo ship MV Acorus has been banned from the Paris MoU for a period of one year due to repeat offenses. The MV Acorus was detained in

November 20, 2017
Total Views: 210

Tuesday, November 7, 2017
general cargo ship
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Port State Control Regimes Consider Doing Away with Famous ‘White, Grey and Black Lists’

The world’s Port State Control regimes are considering doing away with the famous white, grey and black lists for ranking flag states’

November 7, 2017
Total Views: 180

Tuesday, September 29, 2015
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Bahamas-Flagged Bulk Carrier Detained in Tacoma Over Safety Issues

  A Bahamas-flagged bulk carrier remains in the Port of Tacoma after U.S. Coast Guard Port State Control inspectors found multiple safety deficiencies. A

September 29, 2015
Total Views: 42

Friday, September 11, 2015
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Car Carrier Detained in Tacoma Over Fire Safety Violations

  The U.S. Coast Guard has detained a Panamanian-flagged car carrier in the Port of Tacoma this week due to safety deficiencies including an inoperable

September 11, 2015
Total Views: 33