PSC/FSI Statistics for the month of July to September,2019.

**Indian Port State Control (PSC) & Flag State Inspections Summary** **Applicable to:** Indian seafarers, companies, and ship owners. **Effective Date:** July to September 2019. **Superseded Circulars:** None explicitly stated. --- **Key Changes and Requirements** **1. Port State Inspections of Foreign Flag Vessels in India** - **1.1** **Inspections and Detentions:** - 164 inspections conducted. - 19 detentions, with an average detention rate of 11.64%. - Major areas of deficiency: SOLAS, cargo safety equipment, and fire safety. - **1.2** **Detained Vessels:** - 7 vessels detained, including bulk carriers, chemical tankers, and general cargo ships. - Details of detentions and deficiencies are provided in the table. **2. Flag State Inspections of Indian Flag Vessels** - **2.1** **Inspections and Detentions:** - 106 inspections conducted. - 7 detentions, with an average detention rate of 6.26%. - Recognized Organizations: IRS performed the highest number of inspections. - **2.2** **Detained Vessels:** - 7 vessels detained, including bulk carriers, chemical tankers, and tugboats. - Details of detentions and deficiencies are provided in the table. **3. Port State Inspection of Indian Flag Vessels Abroad** - **3.1** **Inspections and Detentions:** - 40 inspections conducted under various regional MOU/PSC regimes. - 2 detentions, with an average detention rate of 5%. - **3.2** **Performance under Various PSC Regimes:** - Performance varies by ship type, age, and region. Details are provided in the table. **4. Indian Ship Operators' Performance** - **4.1** **Inspections and Detentions:** - 130 inspections conducted. - 13 detentions, with an average detention rate of 10%. - **4.2** **Performance by Ship Type and Age:** - Performance varies by ship type and age. Details are provided in the table. **5. Notable Incidents and Actions** - **5.1** **Corrective Actions:** - Corrective actions were taken by vessel owners upon visiting the R.O. for the vessel 'Narendru Pramukh'. - The vessel 'Sri Sunshine' was called to D.G. Shipping for briefing about lapses in implementation, as per circular no. 01/2019. **Important Note:** - Seafarers and companies are advised to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, maintain up-to-date certificates, and address any deficiencies identified during inspections to avoid detentions and ensure safe operations.