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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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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A New Era of Fleet Oversight – RightShip Inspection Age Trigger Reduced from 14 Years to 10 Year A Major Industry Shift in Vessel Oversight RightShip has formally revised its vessel inspection age trigger from 14 years to 10 years, rolling out through a phased implementation schedule that concludes in […]
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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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The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has imposed another vessel ban after identifying serious breaches of seafarer welfare regulations, marking the third enforcement action of its kind in less than two months. On 23 April 2026, AMSA inspectors conducted a Port State Control inspection onboard the Liberia-flagged vessel FPMC B […]
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