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PSC and FSI Statistics for the month of January 2017
Applicable to:
All Indian seafarers
Effective Date:
January 2017
Superseded Circulars:
None mentioned
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Port State Inspections in India
A total of 44, 6, 10, 13, and 15 inspections were conducted in Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai, Kochi, and other districts respectively. Out of these, 27 were Bulk Carriers, 4 were Oil Tankers, and so on.
- Total Inspections: 92
- Total Detained: 4
- Average Inspections per Surveyor: 5 (Kochi district)
2. Indian Vessels: Flag State Performance
A total of 23, 8, 7, 3, and 4 FSI/GI inspections were conducted in Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Kochi, and Kandla respectively. No detentions were reported in any age group or size category.
- Total Inspections: 45
- Total Detentions: 0
3. Indian Vessels: Performance in PSC Inspections Abroad
A total of 12 ships were inspected, with 0 detentions and 3 ships with nil deficiencies.
- Total Inspections: 12
- Total Detentions: 0
- Ships with Nil Deficiencies: 3
SOLAS Deficiencies: 44.5% (SOLAS), 22.2% (MLC2006), 22.2% (Load Line)
Important Note
Ensure familiarity with the performance indicators and detention rates to improve vessel performance.
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