On April 15, the China MSA officially released the March PSC detention data for mainland China. Below is an analysis and reminder based on the official data.I. ···
Dear shipowners, ship managers, masters, chief engineers, and all seafarers sailing on ocean-going vessels, good day. I am the chief editor of pscoficer.According to the port state control inspection data for the Republic of Korea officially released by the Tokyo MOU, in February 2026, Korean PSC au
OVERVIEWThis analysis is based on the PSC inspection and detention data for Chinese ports in January 2026 issued by the China Maritime Safety Administration (CMSA). Through comparative analysis, key information including vessel detention status, detention causes, and high-frequency deficiency types
The gangway is the first step for PSC officers to board a ship, and it is also one of the items most likely to result in deficiencies.Six key points PSC focuses on:1. Whether the gangway itself is damaged.2. Whether the plate indicating maximum load and inclination angle is posted.3. Safety ne