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PSC and FSI Statistics for the month of August 2018
PSC and FSI Statistics for the month of August 2018
1. Port State Inspections of Foreign Flag Vessels in India
PSC conducted 28 inspections in August 2018, with 4 detentions. Bulk carriers had the highest number of inspections and detentions. Major deficiencies were related to oil record books.
- Detained Vessels: Naftilos, Ocean 19, Ikan Parang, Anika
- Major Deficiencies: Oil Record Book (34), Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (6), Other (certificates) (12)
2. Flag State Inspections of Indian Flag Vessels
FSI conducted 54 inspections in August 2018, with 3 detentions. The average deficiency index was 8.67, and nil deficiency index was 0.04. Major deficiencies were related to certificates and logbooks.
- Detained Vessels: M.V. Vighnharta, Oaktree, Tag-7
- Major Deficiencies: Minimum Safe Manning Document (44), Continuous Synopsis Record (29), Certificates for Master and Officers (5)
3. Port State Inspection of Indian Flag Vessels Abroad
12 Indian flag vessels were inspected abroad in August 2018, with no detentions. The average deficiency index was 1.92, and nil deficiency index was 0.13.
Masters and chief engineers were called to the directorate and given verbal warnings for corrective and preventive action.
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