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PSC and FSI Statistics for the month of May 2018

**Indian Seafarers: PSC & FSI Statistics for May 2018**
Applicable to: Indian seafarers, ship owners, and companies
Effective Date: May 2018
Superseded Circulars: None

Key Changes and Requirements

1. Port State Inspections of Foreign Flag Vessels

There were 49 inspections in May 2018, with 2 detentions. Kochi and Kolkata districts conducted the most inspections.

  • Bulk Carriers: 47% of inspections, highest average deficiency index (5.16)
  • NK Class: 8.3% detention rate, highest deficiency index (12)
  • Major Deficiencies: Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery (10.3%), Working Conditions (23.4%), Fire Safety (11.2%)

2. Flag State Inspections of Indian Flag Vessels

35 inspections in May 2018, with 1 detention. Mumbai district conducted the most inspections.

  • General Cargo/Multi-Purpose Vessels: 61.5% of inspections, highest average deficiency index (6.1)
  • IRS Class: Only detention in May, maximum deficiency index (2.3)
  • Major Deficiencies: Working Conditions (16.5%), Fire Safety (10.5%), Life-Saving Appliances (8.5%)
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ALBATROSS 01 (IMO No. 8308458, 34/Other Cargo Vessel, 1310 IRS)
Detained on 28.05.2018; Last Survey: 02.02.2018; Deficiencies: Non-operational accommodation fire detection system, oil in engine room bilges, etc.
Important Note

Competent authority has imposed additional DOC and SMC audit due to serious maintenance issues and nature of deficiencies.

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