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PSC and FSI Statistics for the month of June, 2017
**MS Notice Summary: PSC & FSI Statistics for June 2017**
Applicable to:
All Indian seafarers, companies, and MTIs
Effective Date:
Immediately
Superseded Circulars:
None
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Port State Control (PSC) Inspections in June 2017 — Trends and performance
Number of inspections reduced to 27 in June, down from 57 in May. Kochi and Chennai districts carried out maximum inspections.
- High-risk vessels inspected: 70% in June, down from 77% in May.
- Nil detentions: Continued in May and June, indicating improved compliance.
- Deficiency index: Reduced in most risk categories and age groups, with consistent nil deficiency index.
2. Flag State Inspections (FSI) of Indian Flag Vessels in June 2017 — Detention trends and performance
Number of detentions increased to 3 in June, up from 1 in May. Detention rate rose to 30% in June, from 12% in May.
- Age-based performance: Vessels aged 15-25 years showed rising deficiency index and detentions.
- Ship type-based performance: Oil/Chemical/Gas tankers and bulk carriers had high deficiency indices and detentions.
- Recognized Organizations: Single Class IRS had 2 detentions, while IRS-ABS had 1.
II/4 Vessels detained under FSI in June 2017:
- MT. Hari-Sagar: Increased FSI frequency due to non-compliance
- Bon Atlantico: Detained due to non-compliance with FSI requirements
- Aegis Fortune: Detained due to non-compliance with PSC requirements
Important Note
Seafarers and companies are advised to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations to avoid detentions and penalties.
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