Category: PSC FOCUS
PSC FOCUS Wk-22 – The 7 Pillars of PSC Excellence
Safer Ships, Smarter Compliance: Port State Control (PSC) inspections verify that ships comply with international regulations and are operated safely, securely, and responsibly. Successful PSC performance is rarely the result of luck—it comes from strong safety culture, disciplined operations, competent crews, and proactive shore support. The Seven Pillars of PSC […]
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PSC FOCUS — WK 21 Engine Room Under the Lens: Machinery & Maintenance Inspections
Machinery upkeep is back in the spotlight. Port State Control Officers worldwide are aligning on a sharper, more consistent approach to checking engine rooms — moving beyond a quick walk-through to verifying real operational readiness. Here’s what’s changing and what it means for your ship. FIRST LOOK: WHAT INSPECTORS SCAN […]
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PSC FOCUS WK : 20 – China －Joint Special Campaign on Ship Pollution Prevention and Control Launched by the Four MSAs around the Bohai Sea (2026)
Four MSAs Launch Joint 5-Month Pollution Crackdown Across the Bohai Sea Tianjin, Hebei, Liaoning and Shandong maritime authorities join forces for a coordinated inspection drive covering oily water, air emissions, fuel quality and high-risk operations. Starting 5 June 2026, the maritime safety administrations of Tianjin, Hebei, Liaoning and Shandong began […]
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WK 19 : PSC APPEAL SUCCESS SUMMARY
How from code 30 to code 17 Ground for detention The ship was detained due to the following detainable deficiency: 05118 Operation of GMDSS equipment – SECOND OFFICER NOT FAMILIAR WITH THE OPERATION OF THE GMDSS RADIO So it was decided to appeal with MOU Dispute .1 The Convention reference […]
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PSC FOCUS – WK : 18 – AMSA National Compliance Plan 2025–26
Port State Control Preparation Guidance — Vessels Calling Australia AMSA will conduct a minimum of 2,400 PSC inspections on foreign-flagged vessels in 2025-26 using an enhanced risk-based targeting model. Vessels with weak maintenance, poor SMS implementation, or prior deficiencies face more intrusive inspections. Masters and operators calling Australian ports should […]
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PSC FOCUS WK :16 — MLC & PSC
Why MLC Compliance Matters During Port State Control Inspections Port State Control (PSC) inspections continue to identify recurring Maritime Labour Convention (MLC 2006) deficiencies onboard vessels. Being caught with these issues can lead to detentions, delays, and reputational damage. Here’s a breakdown of the most common deficiencies found — and […]
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