8 Most Common PSC Deficiencies
The 8 most frequent deficiencies identified during Port State Control (PSC) inspections worldwide.
1. SAFETY EQUIPMENT DEFICIENCY
Safety equipment not maintained, expired or missing. Fire equipment not in place.
2. NAVIGATIONAL EQUIPMENT DEFICIENCY
Issues with the ship's navigational, communication equipment and charts.
3. LACK OF FAMILIARITY
Inadequate crew training and lack of familiarity with emergency procedures.
4. ENGINE ROOM DEFICIENCIES
Engine room deficiencies, including problems with auxiliary engines and generators.
5. POLLUTION PREVENTION DEFICIENCIES
Pollution prevention equipment, such as oily water separators, not functioning properly.
6. PROVISIONS & HYGIENE DEFICIENCIES
Inadequate provisions for crew, including food quality, quantity, and storage hygiene.
7. LACK OF SEAWORTHINESS
Problems with the ship's structural integrity, including hull and hatch covers.
8. DOCUMENTS & ISM COMPLIANCE
Lack of compliance with the International Safety Management (ISM) Code, including documentation and procedures.