{"id":220,"date":"2026-04-02T04:02:27","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T04:02:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marinersupdate.com\/blog\/?p=220"},"modified":"2026-04-02T04:03:38","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T04:03:38","slug":"china-psc-targets-panama-flag-89-vessels-detentions-in-march-26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/marinersupdate.com\/blog\/china-psc-targets-panama-flag-89-vessels-detentions-in-march-26\/","title":{"rendered":"China PSC Targets Panama Flag? 89 Vessels Detentions in March 26"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Panama Flag & CHINA MSA -March 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Under inspections conducted by the China Maritime Safety Administration:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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121<\/strong> vessels totally detained in March 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

89<\/strong> vessels under Panama flag<\/p>\n\n\n\n

319<\/strong> deficiencies recorded on Panama vessels alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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TOTAL DEFICIENCIES UNDER PANAMA FLAG ALONE:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Download full China PSC report for March 2026<\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

01102 – CERTIFICATES – Cargo Ship Safety Construction<\/p>\n\n\n\n

01108 – CERTIFICATES – Load Line<\/p>\n\n\n\n

01125 – CERTIFICATES – IAPP Certificate<\/p>\n\n\n\n

01131 – CERTIFICATES – Anti-fouling Certificate<\/p>\n\n\n\n

01136 – CERTIFICATES – Ballast Water Certificate<\/p>\n\n\n\n

01138 – CERTIFICATES – Energy Efficiency Certificate<\/p>\n\n\n\n

02105 – STRUCTURAL CONDITIONS – Steering gear<\/p>\n\n\n\n

02107 – STRUCTURAL CONDITIONS – Tanks<\/p>\n\n\n\n

02108 – STRUCTURAL CONDITIONS – Electrical installations<\/p>\n\n\n\n

02126 – STRUCTURAL CONDITIONS – Cargo tank vent system<\/p>\n\n\n\n

02139 – STRUCTURAL CONDITIONS – Water level detectors<\/p>\n\n\n\n

02199 – STRUCTURAL CONDITIONS – Other structural issues<\/p>\n\n\n\n

03103 – WATER\/WEATHERTIGHT CONDITIONS – Walkways \/ safe passage<\/p>\n\n\n\n

03104 – WATER\/WEATHERTIGHT CONDITIONS – Cargo hatchways<\/p>\n\n\n\n

03105 – WATER\/WEATHERTIGHT CONDITIONS – Hatch covers \/ tarpaulins<\/p>\n\n\n\n

03107 – WATER\/WEATHERTIGHT CONDITIONS – Doors<\/p>\n\n\n\n

03108 – WATER\/WEATHERTIGHT CONDITIONS – Ventilators, air pipes, casings<\/p>\n\n\n\n

03109 – WATER\/WEATHERTIGHT CONDITIONS – Machinery space openings<\/p>\n\n\n\n

03110 – WATER\/WEATHERTIGHT CONDITIONS – Manholes \/ flush scuttles<\/p>\n\n\n\n

04101 – EMERGENCY SYSTEMS – Public address system<\/p>\n\n\n\n

04102 – EMERGENCY SYSTEMS – Emergency fire pump<\/p>\n\n\n\n

04103 – EMERGENCY SYSTEMS – Emergency lighting\/batteries<\/p>\n\n\n\n

04109 – EMERGENCY SYSTEMS – Fire drills<\/p>\n\n\n\n

04114 – EMERGENCY SYSTEMS – Emergency generator<\/p>\n\n\n\n

04118 – EMERGENCY SYSTEMS – Enclosed space rescue drills<\/p>\n\n\n\n

05103 – RADIO COMMUNICATIONS – Main installation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

05105 – RADIO COMMUNICATIONS – MF\/HF radio<\/p>\n\n\n\n

05106 – RADIO COMMUNICATIONS – Satellite communication (RMSS)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

05110 – RADIO COMMUNICATIONS – MSI reception<\/p>\n\n\n\n

05113 – RADIO COMMUNICATIONS – SART \/ AIS-SART<\/p>\n\n\n\n

05118 – RADIO COMMUNICATIONS – GMDSS operation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

06104 – CARGO OPERATIONS – Lashing material<\/p>\n\n\n\n

06106 – CARGO OPERATIONS – Cargo transfer (tankers)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

06107 – CARGO OPERATIONS – Cargo operations<\/p>\n\n\n\n

07101 – FIRE SAFETY – Structural integrity<\/p>\n\n\n\n

07102 – FIRE SAFETY – Inert gas system<\/p>\n\n\n\n

07103 – FIRE SAFETY – Divisions (bulkheads\/decks)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

07105 – FIRE SAFETY – Fire doors<\/p>\n\n\n\n

07106 – FIRE SAFETY – Fire detection & alarm system<\/p>\n\n\n\n

07108 – FIRE SAFETY – Fire fighting equipment readiness<\/p>\n\n\n\n

07109 – FIRE SAFETY – Fixed fire extinguishing system<\/p>\n\n\n\n

07110 – FIRE SAFETY – Fire fighting appliances<\/p>\n\n\n\n

07113 – FIRE SAFETY – Fire pumps & piping<\/p>\n\n\n\n

07114 – FIRE SAFETY – Remote means of control (machinery spaces)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

07115 – FIRE SAFETY – Fire dampers<\/p>\n\n\n\n

07116 – FIRE SAFETY – Ventilation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

07117 – FIRE SAFETY – Jacketed fuel lines & oil leakage alarm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

07120 – FIRE SAFETY – Means of escape<\/p>\n\n\n\n

07123 – FIRE SAFETY – Operation of fire protection systems<\/p>\n\n\n\n

07126 – FIRE SAFETY – Oil accumulation in engine room<\/p>\n\n\n\n

07199 – FIRE SAFETY – Other<\/p>\n\n\n\n

08101 – ALARMS – General alarm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

08103 – ALARMS – Fire alarm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

08108 – ALARMS – UMS alarms<\/p>\n\n\n\n

08109 – ALARMS – Boiler alarm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10101 – SAFETY OF NAVIGATION – Pilot ladder<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10103 – SAFETY OF NAVIGATION – Radar<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10109 – SAFETY OF NAVIGATION – Lights & signals<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10110 – SAFETY OF NAVIGATION – Signalling lamp<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10112 – SAFETY OF NAVIGATION – ECDIS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10114 – SAFETY OF NAVIGATION – VDR \/ S-VDR<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10116 – SAFETY OF NAVIGATION – Nautical publications<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10119 – SAFETY OF NAVIGATION – Rudder angle indicator<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10138 – SAFETY OF NAVIGATION – BNWAS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10199 – SAFETY OF NAVIGATION – Other<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11101 – LIFE SAVING APPLIANCES – Lifeboats<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11104 – LIFE SAVING APPLIANCES – Rescue boats<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11112 – LIFE SAVING APPLIANCES – Launching arrangements (survival craft)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11113 – LIFE SAVING APPLIANCES – Launching arrangements (rescue boats)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11124 – LIFE SAVING APPLIANCES – Embarkation arrangements<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11126 – LIFE SAVING APPLIANCES – Recovery arrangements<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12106 – DANGEROUS GOODS – Instrumentation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

13101 – PROPULSION – Main engine<\/p>\n\n\n\n

13102 – PROPULSION – Auxiliary engine<\/p>\n\n\n\n

13104 – PROPULSION – Bilge pumping system<\/p>\n\n\n\n

13105 – PROPULSION – UMS system<\/p>\n\n\n\n

13108 – PROPULSION – Machinery operation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

14104 – POLLUTION PREVENTION – MARPOL ANNEX I – Oil filtering equipment<\/p>\n\n\n\n

14105 – POLLUTION PREVENTION – MARPOL ANNEX I – Pumping & discharge arrangements<\/p>\n\n\n\n

14108 – POLLUTION PREVENTION – MARPOL ANNEX I – 15 ppm alarm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

14402 – POLLUTION PREVENTION – MARPOL ANNEX IV – Sewage treatment plant<\/p>\n\n\n\n

14608 – POLLUTION PREVENTION – MARPOL ANNEX VI – Incinerator<\/p>\n\n\n\n

14616 – POLLUTION PREVENTION – MARPOL ANNEX VI – SOx arrangements<\/p>\n\n\n\n

14699 – POLLUTION PREVENTION – MARPOL ANNEX VI – Other<\/p>\n\n\n\n

14801 – BALLAST WATER – Management Plan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

14811 – BALLAST WATER – Ballast Water Management System<\/p>\n\n\n\n

14813 – BALLAST WATER – Plan Implementation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

15102 – ISM – Company responsibility<\/p>\n\n\n\n

15109 – ISM – Maintenance of ship and equipment<\/p>\n\n\n\n

15150 – ISM – ISM system<\/p>\n\n\n\n

18199 – LABOUR CONDITIONS – Minimum requirements (other)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

18313 – LABOUR CONDITIONS – Cleanliness<\/p>\n\n\n\n

18321 – LABOUR CONDITIONS – Ventilation \/ AC<\/p>\n\n\n\n

18324 – LABOUR CONDITIONS – Cold room condition<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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