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PSC and FSI Statistics for the month of March 2018
Applicable to:
Indian seafarers
Effective Date:
March 2018
Superseded Circulars:
None
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Port State Inspections of Foreign Flag Vessels — Detention and Deficiency Index
There were 36 port state inspections in March 2018, with 1 detention (2.7% detention ratio) and a deficiency index of 3.86.
- Major areas of deficiencies: Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery, Living Conditions of Seafarers, Fire Safety measures.
- Recognized Organizations with highest detention rates: BV Class (12.5%), followed by ABS (6.625).
- Flags with highest deficiency indices: Togo and Tuvalu (12 and 11 respectively).
2. Flag State Inspections of Indian Flag Vessels — No Detentions in March 2018
There were 38 flag state inspections in March 2018, with no detentions and an average deficiency index of 6.6.
- Ship types with highest deficiency indices: Passenger Ships (16) and General Cargo Vessels (14).
- Recognized Organizations with highest deficiency indices: IRS/ABS dual class (9.67) and IRS-KR dual class (4).
- Indian Ship Operators with highest deficiency indices: Seven Island Shipping (11) and Tag Offshore (10.5).
II/4 Detained Vessel
Name: Rainbow IVY
IMO No.: 9546320
Flag: Hong Kong
RO: BV Class
Type/Age: Bulk Carrier/10 Years
IMO No.: 9546320
Flag: Hong Kong
RO: BV Class
Type/Age: Bulk Carrier/10 Years
Important Note
Seafarers are advised to ensure their vessels are in compliance with the mentioned regulations to avoid detentions and penalties.
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