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PSC and FSI Statistics for the month of May, 2017
Applicable to:
Indian seafarers and companies
Effective Date:
May 2017
Superseded Circulars:
None
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Port State Control (PSC) Inspections — May 2017 statistics
The number of PSC inspections increased to 57 in May 2017 from 39 in April 2017.
- Key findings: 77.2% of all inspections were of IOMOU High risk profile vessels, with an average of 2.9 deficiencies per ship.
- Areas of concern: Working conditions had the highest number of deficiencies (33).
2. Flag State Inspections (FSI) of Indian Flag Vessels — May 2017 statistics
The total number of FSI inspections in May 2017 reduced by 21.8% compared to April 2017.
- Key findings: The detention ratio increased from 6.2% in April 2017 to 12% in May 2017.
- Areas of concern: Life-saving appliances and Safety of Navigation had high number of deficiencies including detainable deficiencies.
II/4 List of authorized surveyors and number of inspections in May 2017
Important Note
Seafarers and companies are advised to ensure their vessels comply with all relevant regulations and standards to avoid detentions and penalties.
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