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PSC and FSI Statistics for the month of September 2018
Applicable to:
All Indian seafarers and ship owners
Effective Date:
January 1, 2019
Superseded Circulars:
None
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Port State Inspections (PSC) and Flag State Inspections (FSI) Statistics — September 2018
The Directorate General of Shipping has released the PSC and FSI statistics for September 2018.
- PSC Inspections: 35 inspections, no detentions, bulk carriers inspected most.
- FSI Inspections: 31 inspections, no detentions, Mumbai conducted most inspections.
- Deficiencies: Major areas were load lines, oil record books, and fire safety equipment.
- Indian Vessels Abroad: 16 inspections, 1 detention, best performance in Tokyo MOU.
II/4 Major Deficiencies
- Load Lines: 21 deficiencies
- Oil Record Book: 11 deficiencies
- Fire Safety Equipment: 10 deficiencies
Important Note
Seafarers and ship owners are advised to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and standards to avoid detentions and penalties.
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