REPORT ON SHIP DETAINED IN DOCK

A Belize flagged vessel was detained at Newport Docks due to a failure to follow adequate security / alarm procedures, according to a report from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency. The ship remained in Newport for two days in November. The report states "Lifesaving equipment and appliances were not properly maintained. The number and natureof the deficiencies raised indicated a severe failure of the on-board SafetyManagement System (SMS)

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