{"id":205,"date":"2026-03-26T10:40:48","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T10:40:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marinersupdate.com\/blog\/?p=205"},"modified":"2026-03-26T10:40:49","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T10:40:49","slug":"wk6-psc-focus-top-challenging-ports-top-20-psc-observations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/marinersupdate.com\/blog\/wk6-psc-focus-top-challenging-ports-top-20-psc-observations\/","title":{"rendered":"WK6 \u2013 PSC Focus: Top Challenging Ports & Top 20 PSC Observations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Top Deficiency Areas Leading to Detentions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Lifeboats (1101)<\/strong> Category: Life Saving Appliances Associated Detentions: 788<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Fixed fire extinguishing installation (07109)<\/strong> Category: Fire Safety Associated Detentions: 775<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Fire detection and alarm system (07106)<\/strong> Category: Fire Safety Associated Detentions: 743<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Fire doors\/openings in fire-resisting divisions (07105)<\/strong> Category: Fire Safety Associated Detentions: 736<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Ventilators, air pipes, casings (03108)<\/strong> Category: Water\/Weathertight Conditions Associated Detentions: 656<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Emergency generator (04114)<\/strong> Category: Emergency Systems Associated Detentions: 581<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Rescue boats (11104)<\/strong> Category: Life Saving Appliances Associated Detentions: 504<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Propulsion main engine (13101)<\/strong> Category: Propulsion and auxiliary machinery Associated Detentions: 443<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. Auxiliary engine (13102)<\/strong> Category: Propulsion and auxiliary machinery Associated Detentions: 381<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. Firefighting equipment and appliances (07110)<\/strong> Category: Fire Safety Associated Detentions: 361<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11. Lights, shapes, sound-signals (10109)<\/strong> Category: Safety of navigation Associated Detentions: 327<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12. Other (fire safety) (07199)<\/strong> Category: Fire Safety Associated Detentions: 296<\/p>\n\n\n\n

13. Nautical publications (10116)<\/strong> Category: Safety of navigation Associated Detentions: 289<\/p>\n\n\n\n

14. Emergency lighting, batteries, and switches (04103)<\/strong> Category: Emergency Systems Associated Detentions: 267<\/p>\n\n\n\n

15. Voyage or passage plan (10127)<\/strong> Category: Safety of navigation Associated Detentions: 239<\/p>\n\n\n\n

16. Other (machinery) (13199)<\/strong> Category: Propulsion and auxiliary machinery Associated Detentions: 109<\/p>\n\n\n\n

17. Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition (11117)<\/strong> Category: Life Saving Appliances Associated Detentions: 100<\/p>\n\n\n\n

18. Railing, gangway, walkways and means for safe passage (03103)<\/strong> Category: Water\/Weathertight Conditions Associated Detentions: 86<\/p>\n\n\n\n

19. Freeboard marks (03102)<\/strong> Category: Water\/Weathertight Conditions Associated Detentions: 70<\/p>\n\n\n\n

20. Gauges, thermometers, etc. (13103)<\/strong> Category: Propulsion and auxiliary machinery Associated Detentions: 30<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Top Challenging ports world wide:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Italy, Porto Nogaro:<\/strong> Total Inspections: 38 | Deficiencies: 631 | Detentions: 25 | Score: 603.3%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Canada, Quebec City:<\/strong> Total Inspections: 149 | Deficiencies: 960 | Detentions: 31 | Score: 572.5%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Italy, Savona:<\/strong> Total Inspections: 40 | Deficiencies: 249 | Detentions: 13 | Score: 466.4%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

United Kingdom, Newport (Gwent):<\/strong> Total Inspections: 57 | Deficiencies: 523 | Detentions: 11 | Score: 441.3%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

China, Qinzhou:<\/strong> Total Inspections: 318 | Deficiencies: 2,451 | Detentions: 68 | Score: 436.7%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Italy, Trieste:<\/strong> Total Inspections: 181 | Deficiencies: 1,245 | Detentions: 31 | Score: 428.9%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Romania, Tulcea:<\/strong> Total Inspections: 37 | Deficiencies: 564 | Detentions: 13 | Score: 409.1%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Canada, Trois Rivieres:<\/strong> Total Inspections: 127 | Deficiencies: 762 | Detentions: 22 | Score: 387.2%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Italy, Oristano:<\/strong> Total Inspections: 102 | Deficiencies: 774 | Detentions: 38 | Score: 379.6%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Italy, Monfalcone:<\/strong> Total Inspections: 90 | Deficiencies: 703 | Detentions: 20 | Score: 358.4%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New Zealand, Nelson:<\/strong> Total Inspections: 41 | Deficiencies: 209 | Detentions: 7 | Score: 349.9%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Canada, Port Alfred:<\/strong> Total Inspections: 67 | Deficiencies: 351 | Detentions: 8 | Score: 346.4%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Italy, Olbia:<\/strong> Total Inspections: 32 | Deficiencies: 200 | Detentions: 9 | Score: 341.8%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sweden, Uddevalla:<\/strong> Total Inspections: 37 | Deficiencies: 314 | Detentions: 7 | Score: 316.8%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Italy, Cagliari:<\/strong> Total Inspections: 81 | Deficiencies: 774 | Detentions: 16 | Score: 304.5%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

India, Jawaharlal Nehru (Nhava Sheva):<\/strong> Total Inspections: 79 | Deficiencies: 417 | Detentions: 11 | Score: 302.9%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

India, Pipavav Port:<\/strong> Total Inspections: 30 | Deficiencies: 121 | Detentions: 3 | Score: 291.7%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sweden, Malmo:<\/strong> Total Inspections: 41 | Deficiencies: 267 | Detentions: 6 | Score: 291.7%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Italy, Augusta:<\/strong> Total Inspections: 190 | Deficiencies: 970 | Detentions: 23 | Score: 284.3%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Australia, Gladstone (QLD):<\/strong> Total Inspections: 407 | Deficiencies: 1,377 | Detentions: 46 | Score: 268.9%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Japan, Kawasaki:<\/strong> Total Inspections: 176 | Deficiencies: 1,140 | Detentions: 26 | Score: 268.5%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Italy, Piombino:<\/strong> Total Inspections: 40 | Deficiencies: 197 | Detentions: 6 | Score: 263.2%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spain, Alicante:<\/strong> Total Inspections: 45 | Deficiencies: 241 | Detentions: 7 | Score: 252.4%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Canada, Vancouver:<\/strong> Total Inspections: 789 | Deficiencies: 3,958 | Detentions: 44 | Score: 247.7%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New Zealand, Dunedin:<\/strong> Total Inspections: 37 | Deficiencies: 216 | Detentions: 4 | Score: 244.0%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Russia, Nakhodka:<\/strong> Total Inspections: 916 | Deficiencies: 6,356 | Detentions: 158 | Score: 237.0%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Italy, Ravenna:<\/strong> Total Inspections: 507 | Deficiencies: 4,461 | Detentions: 46 | Score: 234.9%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

China, Shenzhen:<\/strong> Total Inspections: 1,378 | Deficiencies: 4,314 | Detentions: 93 | Score: 232.8%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Australia, Port Kembla (NSW):<\/strong> Total Inspections: 226 | Deficiencies: 979 | Detentions: 27 | Score: 230.8%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sweden, Karlshamn:<\/strong> Total Inspections: 40 | Deficiencies: 325 | Detentions: 3 | Score: 229.9%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Canada, B\u00e9cancour:<\/strong> Total Inspections: 46 | Deficiencies: 214 | Detentions: 4 | Score: 229.2%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

United Kingdom, South Shields:<\/strong> Total Inspections: 75 | Deficiencies: 272 | Detentions: 6 | Score: 228.0%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

India, Mumbai:<\/strong> Total Inspections: 263 | Deficiencies: 1,501 | Detentions: 36 | Score: 224.7%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Italy, Chioggia:<\/strong> Total Inspections: 60 | Deficiencies: 462 | Detentions: 16 | Score: 224.7%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

China, Shanghai:<\/strong> Total Inspections: 2,743 | Deficiencies: 8,872 | Detentions: 306 | Score: 221.9%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

China, Zhuhai:<\/strong> Total Inspections: 300 | Deficiencies: 1,053 | Detentions: 45 | Score: 218.5%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ghana, Port of Tema:<\/strong> Total Inspections: 227 | Deficiencies: 1,077 | Detentions: 24 | Score: 210.9%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Iran, Shahid Rajaee (Bandar Abbas):<\/strong> Total Inspections: 133 | Deficiencies: 755 | Detentions: 34 | Score: 210.8%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Canada, Montreal:<\/strong> Total Inspections: 86 | Deficiencies: 283 | Detentions: 9 | Score: 208.2%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

United Kingdom, Immingham:<\/strong> Total Inspections: 381 | Deficiencies: 1,640 | Detentions: 29 | Score: 208.1%<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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