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New Requirements for Gangways: Easy to Be Caught by PSC if Not Noticed — Must-See for Shipowners & Crew!
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 neRead more -
Official Announcement From China MSA: 53 Vessels Detained in December; These 4 Ports Rank 1st Equally. Shipowners Are Advised To Pay Close Attention…
According to the latest port state control inspection data released by the China Maritime Safety Administration, a total of 53 ships were detained nationwide in December 2025. The average gross tonnage of these detained vessels was 34,145 GT. The longest detention period lasted 17 days, the shortestRead more -
2026 PSC Deficiency Hotspot: Winches and Windlasses "No one can escape if inspected this way! A must-read for PSC, shipowners and crew!"
On January 1, 2026, SOLAS regulation II-1/3-13 officially entered into force. Alongside this, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) released two "voluntary (yet effectively mandatory)" guidelines—MSC.1/Circ.1662 (Anchor Handling Winches) and MSC.1/Circ.1663 (Lifting Appliances)—aRead more -
4 Vessels Detained With 21 Deficiencies. Shipowners and Masters, Please Take Note.
In December 2025, Liaoning PSC detained 4 vessels, all flying flags of convenience, with 2 detentions in Dalian, 1 in Jinzhou, and 1 in Dandong. Let’s review these cases in this issue.Detention 01On December 7, Dandong PSC detained the bulk carrier CONSOLIDATOR (9368869). The vessel was built on MaRead more -
Did This Vessel Violate A Sacred Rule? 2 Detentions Within 4 Months: 19 Deficiencies Once, 48 Another Time, Setting An All-time Record!
In November 2025, Liaoning PSC detained 2 vessels in total, both cases credited to Dalian PSC. One had the usual 2 detention deficiencies, while the other had as many as 19 detention deficiencies.It is rare enough for a vessel to be given 19 deficiencies by PSC, let alone 19 detention deficiencies—Read more -
Alert! PSC Focuses on Unauthorized Cable Connections in Wiring Boxes – Aged Vessels Must Prioritize Inspections!
In September 2025, a 21-year-old multi-purpose vessel engaged in international voyages was subject to a PSC inspection at Cuxhaven Port, Germany. Due to safety hazards including unauthorized wiring connections, short circuits and disabled shielding control functions existing in the electrical controRead more -
Newly Launched Ship Slapped With 2 Deficiencies. Learn This Must-have Skill, And New PSCOs Needn’t Worry About Zero-deficiency Reports...
On 15 April 2025, Tianjin Port PSC conducted a PSC inspection on a bulk carrier flying the Liberian flag and issued two deficiencies. The vessel was built by Zhoushan COSCO Heavy Industry, with its keel laid in March 2024 and launched less than a year ago.For relatively rigorous PSC inspections, twoRead more -
4 Vessels Detained by Liaoning MSA in First Month of 2025! Quick Closing Valves Become Top Deficiency Hotspot - All Ship Management Companies Take Note!
Recently, Liaoning MSA rolled out monthly flag and port state detention data, with detailed vessel info and specific deficiency lists included.Frankly, this disclosure puts pressure on PSCOs rather than benefiting them. No rewards for solid deficiency records, but loose documentation or wrong clauseRead more