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Official Announcement: In March, China's PSC Detained 124 Vessels, of Which 74.2% Were Panamanian-flagged. Fire Safety Deficiencies Rranked First Among All Defects, And The Port of Shanghai Recorded The Largest Number of Detained Vessels Nationwide
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. Data Overview: A total of 124 ships were detained, with an average detention duration of 2.8 days.According to the statistics on China'sRead more -
2026 PSC Inspection Results Released! 14 Vessels Detained, Comprehensive Analysis of High-Frequency Detention Issues, Plus 30 Common Detention Defects Included!
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 auRead more -
Official Announcement by China Maritime Safety Administration: In January, 898 Vessels Inspected, 71 Vessels Detained, With A Detention Rate of 7.91%. These 6 Ports Recorded The Highest Number of Detentions. Shipowners Are Advised to Pay Close Attention.
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 typesRead more -
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