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PSC and FSI Statistics for the month of March 2017
Applicable to:
All seafarers and companies
Effective Date:
April 2017
Superseded Circulars:
None
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Port State Inspections in India
PSC inspections in India for March 2017 totaled 44, consistent with the previous two months. Kolkata and Chennai districts conducted the maximum inspections with 12 each.
- Detentions: Increased to 3 in March, all high-risk category vessels. Average deficiencies per ship increased to 3.7.
- Panama Flag: 2 detentions out of 5 ships inspected, detention percentage of 40%.
- DNV-GL/AS: 1 detention out of 8 inspections, detention percentage of 12.5%.
2. Flag State Inspections of Indian Flag Ships
FSI inspections increased by 50% in March 2017 compared to February 2017. Average deficiencies per vessel increased to 7.2, while detention percentage decreased to 2.9%.
- Indian Flag Vessels (Age-based performance): Vessels aged 15-25 years had an average of 7.5 deficiencies per ship and 1 detention.
- Detained Vessel: Dawn Mansrover (19 years, Oil Tanker) had detainable deficiencies including non-operational valves, insulation issues, and non-functional safety equipment.
3. Indian Flag Vessels in Port State Inspections
One vessel was detained in March 2017 with 4 detainable deficiencies, all related to safety management and drills.
- Detained Vessel: Jag Pooja (13 years, Oil Tanker) was detained due to safety management and drill-related issues.
List of Authorized Surveyors - March 2017
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