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PSC FSI Annual report - 2021

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Applicable to: All seafarers, ship owners, companies, and MTIs
Effective Date: Immediately
Superseded Circulars: None
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Key Changes and Requirements: PSC FSI Annual Report - 2021

**Numbered Sections**

1. PSC Inspections and Detentions — Trends and Analysis

In 2021, India conducted 17 initial PSC inspections, with a detention rate of 18%. The average deficiency index was 10.35. No ship was found without any deficiencies.

  • Key Ship Types Inspected: Bulk Carriers (23.53%), Chemical Tankers (5.88%), Container Ships (17.65%), and General Cargo/Multi-purpose Vessels (11.76%).
  • Age Distribution: Vessels less than 20 years of age accounted for more than 58% of all vessels inspected.
  • Recognized Organizations (RO): ABS (5 inspections, 1 detention), IRS (2 inspections, 1 detention), DNV-GL AS (2 inspections, 0 detentions), and others.

2. FSI Inspections and Detentions — Indian Ships Abroad

Indian flag vessels performed well under FSI and GE in 2021. No detentions were reported under USCG, and the detention rate under Paris MoU and Tokyo MoU is on an improving trend.

  • Indian Ships Detained: 0 under USCG, 1 under Tokyo MoU, and 0 under Paris MoU.
  • Age-based Performance: Better performance in ships less than 5 years of age (0 detentions) and between 5-15 years of age (1 detention).
  • Recognized Organizations (RO): ABS, IRS, DNV-GL AS, LR, and NK performed well with no detentions or low detention rates.
II/4  Indian ships to qualify for USCG Qualship21 program, at least 10 inspections are required in a calendar year.
Important Note

To improve performance and achieve zero detention policy, all stakeholders are urged to promote quality, encourage effective self-regulation, and foster full obedience to the law.

Applicable to: All seafarers, ship owners, companies, and MTIs
Effective Date: Immediately
Superseded Circulars: None
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