PSC and FSI Statistics for the month of September, 2017

**MS Notice Summary: PSC & FSI Statistics for September 2017** **Info Card:** - **Applicable to:** Indian seafarers, companies, MTIs, ship owners - **Effective Date:** September 2017 - **Superseded Circulars:** None explicitly stated **Key Changes and Requirements:** 1. **PSC Inspections of Foreign Flag Vessels in India** - **Key Points:** - 38 inspections in September 2017, a 7.3% reduction from August. - Kochi district conducted the maximum number of inspections (31.6%). - 65.8% of vessels inspected were in the high-risk category. - One detention occurred, with a deficiency index of 3.4 and nil-deficiency ratio of 0.184. - Medium-risk vessels had the highest deficiency index (4.83). - General cargo vessels had the poorest performance, with one detention and a deficiency ratio of 5.83. - BV Class had the least performance among RO's, with one detention and a deficiency index of 5. - Belize flag had one detention and the highest deficiency ratio (15). - 17% of deficiencies were related to seafarers' working and living conditions. 2. **Flag State Inspections of Indian Flag Vessels** - **Key Points:** - 40 inspections in September 2017. - Mumbai district conducted the maximum number of inspections (37.5%). - One detention occurred, with a detention rate of 2.5%. - The overall performance dropped, with a deficiency index increasing from 7.3 to 8.8 and nil-deficiency ratio reducing from 0.08 to 0.025. - General cargo/OCV vessels had one detention and a higher-than-average deficiency index (11.4). - Dual IRS-BV Class vessels had one detention and the highest deficiency index (22). - GOL Offshore had one detention and a deficiency ratio of 22. - The top three areas of deficiencies included working conditions, safety of navigation, and fire safety measures. 3. **Port State Inspection of Indian Flag Vessels Abroad** - **Key Points:** - 16 Indian Flag vessels inspected in August 2017 in 5 regional MOU/PSC regimes. - Performance dropped in September, with one detention and a detention rate of 6.2%. - Riyadh MOU had three inspections, one detention, and a deficiency index of 1.67. - Bulk carriers and containers above 15 years of age had a deficiency index of 5 each. - Quadrant Maritime had one detained vessel. - Life-saving appliances and fire safety measures continued to be an area of concern. **Important Note:** None explicitly stated in the document. **List of Authorized Surveyors:** Provided in the document. **Source:** MS Notice - PSC and FSI Statistics for the month of September, 2017