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100,000-yuan Heavy Fine For Domestic Sewage Illegal Discharge; Why Would Anyone Still Chance It?
These days, a friend sent KR's advisory to me and asked: Has Nantong MSA imposed any fines? How should ocean-going vessels handle domestic sewage when berthing at various ports along the Yangtze River?Here is the information communicated by KR: On 10 February, during a PSC inspection of a KR-claRead more -
Shanghai or The Whole Country? Another Round of Escape Trunk Inspections Is On The Way!
PSC Inspection Target: Vessels whose keel was laid on or after 1 February 2016.PSC Inspection Method (2-step process): Step 1: Check if the engine room escape trunk extends to the lowest level. If it does not extend to the lowest level (Verify that the lower entrance of the Escape Trunk in the enginRead more -
Qingdao MSA Has Been Cracking Down on Oil Tankers With Frequent Detentions Lately. 20 New Detention Prevention Tips are Out Now – Save Them Quickly!
According to this deficiency alert, the detention rate of FSC inspections in Qingdao area has remained high recently, mainly targeting oil tankers completed between 2011 and 2014. Moreover, some detention deficiencies have recurred repeatedly. There are 20 major types of detention-triggering non-comRead more -
Master these three points, and you'll be well-prepared for PSC inspections!
1. The requirement for location and fire protection.The first thing PSC will verify is definitely the location of the emergency generator, which is mandated by SOLAS Chapter II-1 Regulation 43. Under this regulation, the emergency generator room shall be located above the highest continuRead more -
These Four Detained Ships Reveal a New Detention Trend in PSC Inspections – Radar PM, PV Valves, Handrails... These are All High-risk Areas Worth Focusing on!
In this issue, we’ll look at 4 detained ships disclosed by KR. We’ve compiled them for your reference, dear professionals.Detention Case 1On October 14, a Korean-flagged chemical oil tanker was detained by Indian authorities at Hazira due to 5 detachable deficiencies.1. Emergency fire pump fRead more -
3 Detentions in 4 Days – Ballast Water Inspections are Now in Full Swing.
The editor-in-chief’s remarks are not groundless. In just a few days, there have been at least 3 detention cases due to ballast water treatment systems failing to meet convention requirements, which means PSCs have started cracking down on ballast water issues...01 The First Vessel Detained fRead more -
Excessive Oily Water in Engine Room, Frequent PSC Detentions! Chief Engineer Orders Poor Fourth Engineer to Scrub Bilges Mirror-Spotless – What to Do?
Recent cases of detention due to oil pollution:This vessel was detained by a PSCO for multiple fuel oil leakage points on the emergency generator.This vessel was detained by the PSCO due to oil leakage signs at the stern tube in the engine room.Before explaining the basis for detention due to oily wRead more -
8 Common Detention Deficiencies That Often Plague Officers-on-Watch
Case 1: EPIRB battery expiredDeficiency Description：The battery of EPIRB expired during the PSC inspection, and the mentioned battery found overdue since Mar 2022 without any action for renewing. Moreover, it was not considered by RO during the time of extension survey on 21 May 2022 as well (EPIRBRead more