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PSC and FSI Statistics for the month of August, 2017.
**MS Notice Summary: PSC and FSI Statistics for August, 2017**
Applicable to:
Indian seafarers and companies
Effective Date:
August, 2017
Superseded Circulars:
None
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Port State Inspections (PSI) of Foreign Flag Vessels
A total of 41 inspections were conducted in August 2017, with Chennai district conducting the maximum number (31.7%).
- Key findings:
- 80% of inspections were of vessels under IOMOU High risk category.
- No detentions were recorded in August, with a deficiency index of 4.66.
- Ro-Ro Cargo vessels had the highest deficiency index (12.5), while Chemical tankers had the lowest (2.88).
2. Flag State Inspections (FSI) of Indian Flag Vessels
25 Flag state inspections were conducted in July 2017, with Kolkata district conducting the maximum (7 inspections).
- Key findings:
- The overall performance improved compared to July, with nil detentions rate falling from 11.8% to 7.3%.
- Passenger vessels between 500-3000 GT had the highest deficiency ratio (23), followed by Other Cargo Vessels >3000GT.
- Tug boats between 0-500GT had the least deficiency ratio (4.67), followed by Bulk carriers of >3000GT with a deficiency ratio of 5.
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Recognized Organizations
The deficiency index of VR Class vessel was highest with a value of 8, while LR Class vessels had the least with 1.677.
Important Note
Vessel DISTYA PUSHTI (IMO No. 9179127) was detained under FSI in July 2017. Corrective and preventive actions were implemented, including general examinations, additional SMC audits, and regular FSI/GE inspections.
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