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Detained by MCA (UK) in December 2012

The vessel was detained in Tyne on Dec. 12, 2012 as twelve deficiencies were marked as ISM, which demonstrate there was objective evidence of a serious failure, or lack of effectiveness of the implementation of the ISM Code. There were several fire related deficiencies identified including there being a lack of control at the fire drill; The oil mist detector was inoperable; two breathing apparatus sets were inoperable and several breathing apparatus bottles empty; the vessel was not complying with hot work permit as there was no extinguisher available; a fire main on board had a leak from a joint. Other deficiencies identified there was a lack of control at the abandon ship drill and 1 life jacket was condemned with class to confirm if lifejackets conform to SOLAS requirements. Several pipes were corroded through and also had rubber patch repair on them and the cylinder lube-oil storage tank air pipe was corroded through. In the engine room - lube-oil gauge glass valve held open, the EEBD in the workshop shows low pressure and not all lights were working on escape. The aft mast navigation light was inoperative; several mooring ropes had broken strands; the number one hold tank top was holed during cargo loading. The hours of rest for the Master and Chief engineer were not as required and there was a security related defect. The vessel was released on the 18 December 2012.