Deficiency Photo of the Year – 2024 Ship name: HC WAND IMO Number: 9298430 Flag: Togo Call sign/MMSI 5VIG5/671311000 Ship type: Bulk carrier Date keel laid: 11.07.2003 Gross tonnage: 1,997 Recognized organization: Cosmos Marine Bureau ISM Company: Alpha Shipping Ltd (IMO No. 0047768) Port of inspection: Busan, Republic of Korea Date of inspection: 08.10.2024 Detention: Yes Nature of deficiency: Cargo hold deck flooded - inner plate of cargo hold heavily corroded - bottom of cargo hold upper side of No.1 wbt(s) found several holes (total 11 spots). Reason for winning the prize: This picture catches the scene of flooding in the bottom of cargo hold from ballast tank. Photo of detainable deficiency: Yes Picture of the ship Picture of the same detainable deficiency: Cargo & other hatchways Picture of other detainable deficiency: Inflatable liferafts not working properly - interval of serviced date exceed 12 months (last service date: 06-2023) - fail to launching inflatable liferaft because hydrostatic release unit not working. Picture of other detainable deficiency: Rescue boat on boat-deck starboard side found hole on bottom. Picture of other detainable deficiency: Pipe of fixed fire-extinguishing system (CO 2 ) for cargo hold cut and heavily corroded. Picture of other detainable deficiency: Quantity of food not suitable for the intended voyage. Picture of other detainable deficiency: Sanitary facilities unhygienic; equipment are missing and not functioning; washing machine in laundry room missing. Picture of other detainable deficiency: Fire detection alarm system not working.