PSC FOCUS: 03104 - CARGO & OTHER HATCHWAYS_CARGO & OTHER HATCHWAYS- WEATHER DECK BALLAST TANK HATCHES FOUND WITH DOGGING ARRANGEMENTS NOT AS REQUIRED. SOME MISSING DOGS. OTHER DOGS WASTED TO THE POINT OF NO BITE UNDER TENSION AND READILY SLIPPING OFF. MUL
CARGO & OTHER HATCHWAYSDOGS
2026-06-04
PSC FOCUS: 18424 - STEAM PIPES, PRESSURE PIPES, WIRES (INSULATION)_STEAM PIPES, PRESSURE PIPES, WIRES (INSULATION)- PIPEWORK RELEASING HOT STEAM AT WALKWAY LEVEL FROM GATE VALVE IN ENGINE ROOM.
STEAM PIPES, PRESSURE PIPES, WIRES (INSULATION)
2026-06-04
PSC FOCUS: 10119 - RUDDER ANGLE INDICATOR_RUDDER ANGLE INDICATOR AT EMERGENCY STEERING POSITION DID NOT RELATE TO THE ACTUAL POSITION OF THE RUDDER. INDICATOR WAS ALSO NOT SECURE.
RUDDER ANGLE INDICATOR
2026-06-04
PSC FOCUS: 18409 - DANGEROUS AREAS - SAFETY CHAINS ON THE WORKING PLATFORM OF STARBOARD SIDE HOSE HANDLING CRANE AND AFT DAVIT INEFFECTIVE TO PREVENT FALL FROM HEIGHT.
Safety chainsDANGEROUS AREAS
2026-05-30
PSC FOCUS: 07106- FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM SYSTEM_FIRE ALARM SYSTEM MANUAL CALL POINT AT BOSUN STORE ENTRANCE DETACHED FROM BULKHEAD AND SECURED WITH CABLE TIES.
manual call pointsFire Detection and alarm systemfire alarm system manual call point
2026-05-29
PSC FOCUS:07105-FIRE DOORS/OPENINGS IN FIRE-RESISTING DIVISIONS_THE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON THE FIRE DOOR ON THE AFT OF THE ACCOMMODATION BLOCK 'A'-DECK (ADJACENT TO MASTER'S CABIN) WAS CORRODED AND FULLY DETACHED FROM THE FRAME.
Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions
2026-05-29
PSC FOCUS: 03107-DOORS-EXTERNAL WEATHERTIGHT DOOR TO HOSPITAL FOUND WITH MECHANISM EXCESSIVELY STIFF AND DOGS NOT PROPERLY ENGAGING.
PSC FOCUS: 031-DOORS-BOSUN'S STORE COAMING WASTED IN WAY OF DOGS ON WEATHERTIGHT DOOR. DAYLIGHT SHOWING THROUGH CLOSED DOOR.
PSC FOCUS: 03103-RAILING, GANGWAY, WALKWAY AND MEANS FOR SAFE PASSAGE_WEATHER DECK GANGWAY SHELTER FORWARD STARBOARD SIDE FOUND STOWING ROPES AND UNABLE TO BE USED AS SHELTER.
RAILING, GANGWAY, WALKWAY AND MEANS FOR SAFE PASSAGE
2026-05-29
PSC FOCUS_LIFESAVING SIGNALS_LIFESAVING SIGNALS POSTER WAS NOT DISPLAYED ON THE NAVIGATION BRIDGE AS REQUIRED
LIFESAVING SIGNALSLifesaving signals poster
2026-05-20
PSC FOCUS: VOYAGE OR PASSAGE PLAN
ECDISsocketssafety contourShallow contourVOYAGE OR PASSAGE PLAN
2026-05-20
PSC FOCUS: FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT AND APPLIANCES_MULTIPLE FIRE HOSES WERE FOUND WITH DUCT TAPE APPLIED TO THE HOSE ENDS. AFTER REMOVAL OF THE TAPE DURING INSPECTION, TWO ENGINE ROOM FIRE HOSES WERE FOUND DEGRADED AND NOT FIT FOR USE.
Fire hosesFIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT AND APPLIANCES
2026-05-18
PSC FOCUS: MEANS OF ESCAPE_MEANS OF ESCAPE FROM STEERING GEAR ROOM WAS NOT POSSIBLE TO OPEN FROM INSIDE. ARRANGEMENT MUST BE MODIFIED TO MAKE IT POSSIBLE TO OPEN FROM INSIDE EVEN IF IT IS LOCKED WITH A PADLOCK ON THE OUTSIDE. UNTIL RECTIFIED, THE DOOR SHA
padlockmeans of escape
2026-05-07
PSC FOCUS: PREVENTION OF OCCUPATIONAL INJURIES AND DISEASES_HEAVY BOXES, SPARE PARTS, AND MATERIALS WERE FOUND IMPROPERLY SECURED OR UNSECURED IN WEATHER PASSAGES AND THE STEERING GEAR ROOM.
PREVENTION OF OCCUPATIONAL INJURIES AND DISEASES
2026-04-20
PSC FOCUS: CREW TRAINING AND FAMILIARIZATION_JUNIOR OFFICERS DEMONSTRATED INSUFFICIENT KNOWLEDGE OF THE BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN (BWMP).
BWMPCREW TRAINING AND FAMILIARIZATION
2026-04-20
PSC FOCUS: GAUGES AND THERMOMETERS_ONE THERMOMETER ON AIR COMPRESSOR NO.1 AND ONE PRESSURE GAUGE ON AIR COMPRESSOR NO.2 WERE FOUND BROKEN OR NOT OPERATIONAL.
GAUGES AND THERMOMETERS
2026-04-19
PSC FOCUS: AUXILIARY ENGINE SYSTEMS_AUXILIARY ENGINES NO.1, NO.2, AND NO.4 HAVE ACTIVE OIL LEAKAGES OBSERVED DURING INSPECTION.
AUXILIARY ENGINE SYSTEMSAuxiliary engines
2026-04-17
PSC FOCUS: SAFETY SIGNS AND INDICATIONS_IMO-TYPE EXIT, ESCAPE, AND SAFETY SIGNS WERE FOUND TO BE FADED, PAINTED OVER, MISSING, OR NOT OF THE CORRECT TYPE IN THE ENGINE ROOM, STEERING GEAR ROOM, AND ACCOMMODATION AREAS.
PSC FOCUS: VOYAGE DATA RECORDER (VDR / S-VDR)_THE VOYAGE DATA RECORDER (VDR) WAS FOUND INOPERATIVE. ALTHOUGH A FLAG STATE DISPENSATION LETTER WAS AVAILABLE ON BOARD, THE MASTER FAILED TO INFORM THE PORT STATE AUTHORITY PRIOR TO ARRIVAL AS REQUIRED. SERVIC
vdrs-vdrSOLAS Chapter V, Regulation 18Directive 2002/59/EC
2026-04-01
PSC FOCUS: PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)_DURING LOWERING OF A LIFEBOAT, A CREW MEMBER OPERATED WITHOUT SAFETY GLOVES WHILE HANDLING MOVING MECHANICAL PARTS (WIRES UNDER TENSION). THE MASTER INSTRUCTED A SAFETY MEETING WITH ALL CREW BEFORE DEPARTURE.
DRILLSPPEPERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENTLOWERING OF LIFEBOAT
2026-03-29
PSC FOCUS: REMOTE MEANS OF CONTROL (OPNENING, PUMPS, VENTILATON, ETC) MACHINERY SPACES_DURING TESTING, LOCAL QUICK-CLOSING VALVES OF DG NO.1 AND DG NO.3 SHOWED HYDRAULIC LEAKAGES.
Convention reference: SOLAS Chapter II-2 / Regulation 14.1
2026-03-28
PSC FOCUS: CODE 02150_STEERING GEAR_HYDRAULIC PIPELINE CONNECTION SHOWS SEVERAL POINT OF SMALL LEAKAGES. THE SYSTEM IS FULLY OPERATIVE.
steering gearSOLAS Ch. II-1 Parts C, D, E, F – SOLAS 14 Amend / II-1 / Reg 29
2026-03-27
PSC FOCUS: BEAMS, FRAMES, FLOORS-CORROSION_HATCH COVER BEAMS ARE HEAVILY RUSTED AND CORRODED IN SOME POINTS
SOLAS Ch. II-1 Parts A, A-1, B, B-1, B-2, B-3, B,4 - SOLAS 1996-1998 Amend/Chapter II-1 / Reg 3.1Hatch cover beams
2026-03-27
PSC FOCUS: PERMANENT MEANS OF ACCESS_THE GANGWAY DOESN’T TOUCH THE GROUND, AND ANOTHER SMALLER GANGWAY HAS BEEN SECURED TO THE MAIN ONE TO LET PEOPLE REACH THE VESSEL
SOLAS Ch. II-1 Parts A, A-1, B, B-1, B-2, B-3, - SOLAS 2008 Amend/Chapter II-1 / Reg 3.9gangway
2026-03-26
PSC FOCUS: EMERGENCY SOURCE OF POWER - EMERGENCY GENERATOR_DURING THE BLACKOUT TEST, AFTER HALF AN HOUR OF OPERATION, THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLING ALARM OF THE EMERGENCY GENERATOR SOUNDED, WITH LEAKAGE ON THE COOLING CIRCUIT.
EMERGENCY DIESEL GENERATORSOLAS Ch. II-1 Parts C, D, E, F – SOLAS 2022 Amendment [105th] / CHAPTER II-1 / Reg. 43blackout testEDG
2026-04-29
PSC FOCUS: CLEANLINESS_ OIL LEAKAGE OBSERVED INTO CEILING IN CREW DAYROOM, CAUSED BY A LEAKING PIPE TO MOORING WINCH ON DECK ABOVE.
MLC 2006 Title 3 – A3.1crew dayroom
2026-03-27
PSC FOCUS: ON BOARD TRAINING AND INSTRUCTIONS
Rescue BoatdrillSOLAS CH III, REG 19
2026-03-27
PSC FOCUS: RESCUE BOATS
Rescue BoatSOLAS CH III, REG 17.4
2026-03-27
PSC FOCUS: ONBOARD PROGRAMME FOR THE PREVENTION OF OCCUPATIONAL INJURIES AND DEASEASES
MLC 2006 Title 4 – 4.3Oxygen bottle
2026-03-27
PSC FOCUS: REMOTE MEANS OF CONTROL (OPNENING, PUMPS, VENTILATON, ETC) MACHINERY SPACES
CABINETSOLAS CH II-2, REG 14.1fire damper release cabinet
2026-03-27
PSC FOCUS: LIFEBUOYS INCL. PROVISION AND DISPOSITON
PSC FOCUS: FIXED FIRE EXTINGUISHING INSTALLATION
SOLAS CH II-2, REG 14.1hornCO2 horn
2026-03-27
PSC FOCUS: FIRE DOORS/OPENINGS IN THE FIRE-RESISTING DIVISION
SOLAS CH II-2, REG 9.4.2Fire shutter
2026-03-27
PSC FOCUS: ELECTRICIAL INSTALLATIONS IN GENERAL
SOLAS CH II-1, Parts: C-D-E-F part A-1 reg 3.1Electrical installation
2026-03-27
PSC FOCUS: FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM SYSTEM
pilot ladder, IMO Res.A1045(27), strong points on the deck level to secure the pilot ladder, winch rSOLAS CH II-2 REG 7.2Fire detection panelpower supply fault - 24V
2026-03-27
PSC FOCUS: DANGEROUS AREAS
MLC 2006 Title 4 – MLC 4.2Emergency stop button
2026-03-27
PSC FOCUS: LAUNCHING ARRANGEMENTS FOR RESCUE BOAT
SOLAS CH III – Reg 20.2MOB boat davit
2026-03-27
PSC FOCUS: CLEANLINESS
MLC 2006 Title 3 – A3.1CLEANLINESS
2026-03-27
PSC FOCUS: HEATING, AIR CONDITIONING AND VENTILATION
ventilationMLC 2006 Title 3-A3.1.HEATING, AIR CONDITIONING AND VENTILATION
2026-03-27
PSC FOCUS: NOISE, VIBRAATION AND OTHER AMBIENT FACTORS
temperatureNOISE, VIBRAATION AND OTHER AMBIENT FACTORS
2026-03-27
PSC FOCUS: SANITARY FACILITIES_FLUSHING SYSTEM AND OPEN/CLOSE DEVICE REGARDING VENTILATION INSIDE SOME CABINS FOUND INOPERATIVE
SANITARY FACILITIESFlushing system
2026-01-26
PSC FOCUS: TOWING AND MOORING EQUIPMENT_SOME MOORING DEVICES LOCATED IN POOP DECK AND FORWARD FOUND IN POOR MAINTENANCE CONDITION (BLOCKED)
PSC FOCUS: OTHER (ACCOMODATION, RECREATIONAL FACILITIES)_MATTRESSES FOUND WITHOUT FIREPROOF EVIDENCE
Mattressesfireproof evidencemattrass
2026-01-26
PSC FOCUS: GALLEY HANDLINGROOM (MAINTENANCE)_KITCHEN HOOD (EXTRACTOR SYSTEM) FOUND DIRTY AND IN POOR CONDITION
Kitchen hoodextractor system
2026-01-26
PSC FOCUS: EMERGENCY, LIGHTING, BATTERIES AND SWITCHES_FOUND SOME EMERGENCY LIGHTS (CLOSE TO THE HOSPITAL DOOR AND FREE FALL) INOPERATIVE
EMERGENCY, LIGHTING, BATTERIES AND SWITCHESemergency lights
2026-01-26
PSC FOCUS: SOLAS STATUTORY DRILLS – INSUFFICIENT FREQUENCY_MORE THAN 25% OF CREW MEMBERS WERE CHANGED, HOWEVER FIRE DRILL AND ABANDON SHIP DRILL NOT PERFORMED WITHIN 24H OF THE SHIP LEAVING THE PORT.
fire drillDRILLSabandon ship drill
2026-01-24
PSC FOCUS: GALLEY EQUIPMENT_THE CONVECTION OVEN + STEAMER INSIDE GALLEY IS BROKEN DOWN LONG TIME ALREADY. COMPANY NEEDS TO SUPPLY VESSEL WITH REPLACEMENT COMBINED CONVECTION OVEN + STEAMER.
MLC 2006 Title 3 – MLC Convention *** / MLC 2022 Amendment / Standard A3.2convection ovenoven
2025-11-18
PSC FOCUS: BOILER ROOM VENTILATION DUCT
ventilation ductboilerSOLAS CH. II-1 Parts C, D, E F – SOLAS 1996-1998 Amend/ CH. II-1 / Reg. 26BOILER ROOM VENTILATION DUCT
2025-11-15
PSC FOCUS ON SEAFARERS' EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (SEA)_THE SEA OF TWO PERSONS ON BOARD, MENTIONS THEIR CAPACITY ON BOARD AS BEING CADET...
Seafarers’ Employment Agreement (SEA)MLC 2006 Title 2 -MLC 2006 *** / MLC 2018 Amendment / Standard A2.1SEAFARERS' EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
2025-11-03
PSC FOCUS ON VOYAGE OR PASSAGE PLAN_IN THE LAST VOYAGE IT WAS NOTICED THAT REQUIRED NAVTEX STATIONS ARE NOT FILLED IN ON THE VOYAGE PLAN AND FROM WAYPOINT....
territoryECDISNAVTEXSOLAS CH. V -SOLAS 2004 Amend/ Chapter V / Reg. 34voyage plan
2025-10-28
PSC FOCUS ON MONITORING OF VOYAGE OR PASSAGE PLAN_NO EVIDENCE FOUND OF ANY POSITION FIXING CARRIED OUT DURING LAST VOYAGE AS REQUIRED BY SIGNED PASSAGE PLAN. THE USE OF ECDIS SAFETY SETTING COULD NOT BE EXPLAINED.
ECDISposition fixingSTCW Régulations -STCW Convention &Codes, 2010 Manila Amendements /STCW Code Part A /PART 2SAFETY SETTING
2025-10-28
PSC FOCUS ON FIRE DOORS/OPENINGS IN FIRE-RESISTING DIVISIONS_AMONGST TO OTHER FINDINGS, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE SELF CLOSING MECHANISMS....
fire doorSOLAS ch. II-2 -SOLAS 1981 Amend / Chapter II-2 / Reg. 47self closing mechanisms
2025-10-26
PSC FOCUS ON BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN_NO APPROVAL, NO RECORD., NO CRY....
Ballast Water ManagementBWMPballast water management planBallast Water Management - BWM 2004 Convention / ANNEX / Regulation B-1
2025-10-25
PSC FOCUS ON CLEANLINESS_SIGNS OF INSECT INFESTATION WERE FOUND WITHIN THE GALLEY
COCKROACHESMLC 2006 Title 3 – MLC 2006 / The regulations and the Code / Standard 3.1insect infestationinsect
2025-10-07
PSC FOCUS ONBOARD PROGRAMME FOR THE PREVENTION OF OCCUPATIONAL INJURIES AND DEASEASES_THE BOARDING AREA TO THE FREE FALL LIFEBOAT HAS AN OPEN RAIL.....
free fall lifeboatMLC 2006 Title 4 – MLC 2006 / The regulations and the Code / Standard A4.3boarding area
2025-10-06
PSC FOCUS ON COW OPERATIONS AND EQUIPMENT MANUAL_COW MANUAL LISTS TANKS 3(C) & 4(C) AS HEAVY BALLAST, BUT ONLY 3(C) WAS WASHED REGULARLY...
MARPOL ANNEX I – MARPOL 2004 I R. 18.4COWCrude Oil Washing Operations and Equipment Manual
2025-10-03
PSC FOCUS ON LOGBOOKS COMPULSORY ENTRIES_IN BOTH THE OFFICIAL LOGBOOK AND DECK LOGBOOK, THE LAST DRAUGHT ENTRIES WERE RECORDED AT DEPARTURE FROM THE PREVIOUS PORT, BUT NO ENTRIES WERE MADE FOR THE NEXT PORT (ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE, E.G., WILHELMSHAVEN). MISSIN
SOLAS CH. V – SOLAS V Reg. 28LOGBOOKS COMPULSORY ENTRIES
2025-10-02
PSC FOCUS ON FIRE DOORS/OPENINGS IN FIRE-RESISTING DIVISIONS_EMERGENCY EXIT IN ENGINE ROOM AT LOWEST PLATFORM AFT IS NOT CLOSING BY ITSELF/PROPERLY
emergency exitSOLAS CH. II-2 – SOLAS 1999/2000 Amend / CH. II-2 / Reg 14.1
2025-10-01
PSC FOCUS ON LOGBOOKS COMPULSORY ENTRIES_CARGO TANK VENT SYSTEM- NO EVIDENCE OF FUNCTION OF P/V VALVES ON DECK
Cargo tank vent systemP/V valvesSOLAS CH. II-2 SOLAS 99 II-2 R 4.5.3.4
2025-09-30
PSC FOCUS ON STABILITY/ STRENGTH/LOADING INFORMATION AND INSTRUMENT_FOUND DISCREPANCIES...
STABILITY/ STRENGTH/LOADING INFORMATION AND INSTRUMENT
2025-09-26
PSC FOCUS ON SEA & CBA COMPLIANCE [SEAFARERS' EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (SEA) (CONTRACT) AND THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT (CBA)]
SEAFARERS´ EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTSEACBACollective Bargaining Agreement
2025-09-25
PSC FOCUS FOR CONTINUES SYNOPSIS RECORD (CSR) & AMENDMENT AND INDEX FORMS_CSR NO.3 ON BOARD LISTED OWNER UNDER SAME FLAG, BUT INSURANCE CERTIFICATES SHOWED DIFFERENT OWNER. VESSEL LATER PRESENTED CSR NO.4 (12/2023) WITH NEW OWNER IN CHINA, THOUGH REGISTER
CSRCONTINUES SYNOPSIS RECORD
2025-09-23
PSC FOCUS FOR SHIP'S OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH POLICIES AND PROGRAMMES_WHEN LOCKERS OVERFLOW AND CYLINDERS ROLL, PSC ROLLS OUT A DEFICIENCY!
MLC 2006 Title 4, MLC 2006 / The Regulations and the Code / Standard A4.3paint lockeracetylene and oxygen cylinders
2025-09-09
PSC FOCUS FOR UMS SHIP_AUTOMATIC PRINTING = AUTOMATIC COMPLIANCE, LET THE PRINTER WORK FOR YOU
SOLAS ch. II-1Parts C, D, E, F,SOLAS 1983Amend / ChapterII-2 / Reg. 11ECR Alarm Printercontinuous printing
2025-09-08
PSC FOCUS FOR GUARDS - FENCING AROUND DANGEROUS MACHINERY PARTS_MISSING EQUIPMENT
MLC 2006 Title 4, MLC 2006 / The Regulations and the Code / Standard A4.3protective guard
2025-09-05
PSC FOCUS FOR COLD ROOM CLEANLINESS & TEMPERATURE_BUT IT IS JUST A SMALL LIGHT!
galleyMLC 2006 Title 3, MLC 2006 / The Regulations and the Code / Regulation 3.2strobe light
2025-09-04
PSC FOCUS FOR OPERATION OF MACHINERY_LACK OF FAMILIRIZATION
STCW Regulations, STCW Convention & Codes, 2010 Manila Amendments / STCW Convention / ANNEX / Regula
2025-09-03
PSC FOCUS FOR GAUGES, THERMOMETERS, ETC_GAUGE RAGE – PSC’S FAVORITE CATCH!
pressure gaugeSOLAS ch. II-1Parts C, D, E, F,SOLAS 1996-1998Amend / ChapterII-1 / Reg. 26
2025-09-02
PSC FOCUS FOR PROPULSION MAIN ENGINE_COOLING WATER LEAKS UNDER PSC SPOTLIGHT
jacket cooling water leakagesSOLAS ch. II-1Parts C, D, E, F,SOLAS 1981Amend / ChapterII-1 / Reg. 27
2025-09-01
PSC FOCUS FOR INFLATABLE LIFERAFTS_NOT PROPERLY MARKED_LIFERAFTS SHOULDN’T BE A MYSTERY BOX!
liferafttethered storage tubestorage tubeSOLAS ch. III, SOLAS 2016 Amend (96th) / Chapter III / Reg. 20
2025-08-31
PSC FOCUS FOR LIFEBOATS_NOT READY FOR USE...
lifeboatlifeboat engine’s clutchthrottle control handle
2025-08-30
PSC FOCUS FOR FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT AND APPLIANCES_YOUR FIRST LINE OF DEFENSE IS ONLY AS STRONG AS ITS READINESS.
FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT AND APPLIANCESSOLAS ch. II-2, SOLAS 1999/2000 Amend / Chapter II-2 / Reg. 14.1
2025-08-29
PSC FOCUS FOR FIRE DETECTION_SMOKE DETECTION IS YOUR FIRST LINE OF DEFENSE AGAINST FIRE
smoke detection systemFIRE DETECTIONSOLAS ch. II-2,SOLAS 1983Amend / ChapterII-2 / Reg. 52
2025-08-28
PSC FOCUS FOR MEANS OF COMMUNICATION BETWEEN SAFETY CENTRE AND OTHER CONTROL STATIONS_“HELLO? …HELLO? …PSC IS CALLING!”
emergency generator roomsound-powered telephoneSOLAS ch. II-2,SOLAS ChapterII-1, Regulation 37Fire Control Station
2025-08-27
PSC FOCUS FOR COVERS (HATCHWAY-, PORTABLE-, TARPAULINS, ETC.)_WATERTIGHT INTEGRITY COMPROMISED
hatchHATCHWAYPORTABLETARPAULINS
2025-08-26
PSC FOCUS FOR COVERS (HATCHWAY-, PORTABLE-, TARPAULINS, ETC.)_HATCH & DUCT KEEL CONDITION!
HATCHWAYPORTABLETARPAULINSpipe tunnel
2025-08-25
PSC FOCUS FOR CARGO AND OTHER HATCHWAYS_SEVERE CORROSION, WASTED BRACKETS, AND DETACHED GASKET CHANNELS = DETENTION AT QUéBEC
CARGO AND OTHER HATCHWAYSHATCH COVERbracketsgussets
2026-05-06
PSC FOCUS FOR A-TYPE PORTABLE GANGWAY_DON’T GET CAUGHT ON THE WRONG ANGLE
container socketsGangwayA-TYPE PORTABLE GANGWAY
2025-08-21
PSC FOCUS FOR ORB ENTRANCE_ ALWAYS RECORD BUNKERING OPERATIONS IN ORB PART I WITHOUT DELAY TO AVOID PSC DEFICIENCIES
ORBOil Record BookMEPC.1/Circ.736/Rev.2
2025-08-20
PSC FOCUS FOR SEA & CBA COMPLIANCE_SEAFARERS' EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (SEA) (CONTRACT) AND THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT (CBA)
SEACBASeafarers’ Employment Agreement (SEA)Collective Bargaining Agreement
2025-08-19
PSC FOCUS FOR MLC_DMLC PART I & PART II_DMLC DOCUMENTS – ALWAYS ON BOARD, ALWAYS UPDATED
PSC FOCUS BALLAST WATER RECORD BOOK (BWRB)
BALLAST WATER RECORD BOOKBWRBMEPC.369(80)Ballast Water Management
2025-03-25
PSC OBSERVATION: EMERGENCY SYSTEMS
fireemergency generatorSimulated blackout testControlled blackout testRoutine Test Switch
2024-11-13
PSC OBSERVATION: FLOOR PLATES IN ENGINE ROOM
PSC OBSERVATION: INADEQUATE CONDITION OF OPERATING MUSHROOM VENTILATOR
mushroom ventMushroom Ventilators
2024-11-08
PSC OBSERVATION: BALLAST WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM
BALLAST WATER TREATMENT SYSTEMbwtsTSU2 sensor fail- communication failTSU2 sensor fail
2024-11-07
PSC OBSERVATION: UNSAFE CONDITION - CLOGGING OF AIRCON DRAINAGE PIPE
AIRCON DRAINAGE PIPEtrip hazard
2024-11-06
PSC OBSERVATION: ARE YOUR FIRE DOORS MAINTAINED IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION?
fire doorself-closing devicehingeA60-Class fire doorhold-back hooks
2024-11-07
PSC OBSERVATION: UNAPPROVED SMPEP / SOPEP PLANS
SMPEPSOPEPSHIPBOARD MARINE POLLUTION EMERGENCY PLANSHIPBOARD OIL POLLUTION EMERGENCY PLAN
2024-11-03
PSC OBSERVATION: CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNATION
stcwCRACertificate of Recognition
2024-11-02
PSC OBSERVATION: MISSING TECHNICAL FILE
NOx technical filetechnical fileMARPOL Annex VINOx Code (2008)
2024-10-30
PSC OBSERVATION: WORK AND REST HOUR
MLCW&R HOURSwork and rest hoursSeafarers’ Employment Agreement (SEA)
2024-10-30
PSC OBSERVATION: BWM PLAN APPROVAL!
BWM CONVENTIONBWM PLAN
2024-10-27
PSC FOCUS FOR SWL MARKING
SWLsafe working loadPad eyesloose lifting gear
2024-09-03
PSC FOCUS FOR SAFETY - LATHE MACHINE
lathe machineprotectionguard
2024-09-03
PSC FOCUS FOR FIRE / SPARK PROOF SAFETY CURTAIN
curtainSPARK PROOF SAFETY CURTAIN
2024-09-02
PSC FOCUS FOR THE BOTTOM PLATFORM GRATINGS IN THE ENGINE ROOM
gratingbottom platform grating
2024-09-02
PSC FOCUS FOR EMERGENCY SOURCE OF POWER – EMERGENCY GENERATOR
emergency generatorMSBmain switch boardcircuit breaker
2024-05-25
PSC FOCUS FOR AUXILIARY ENGINE
AUXSOLAS ch.II-1 Parts C, D, E, F – SOLAS 1996-1998 Amend / Chapter II-1 / Reg. 26auxiliary engine
2024-04-26
PSC FOCUS FOR PROPULSION MAIN ENGINE
SOLAS ch.II-1 Parts C, D, E, F – SOLAS 1996-1998 Amend / Chapter II-1 / Reg. 26
2024-04-26
PSC FOCUS FOR INTERNATIONAL SEWAGE POLLUTION PREVENTIVE CERTIFICATE
harbourISPP CertificatesewageINTERNATIONAL SEWAGE POLLUTION PREVENTIVE CERTIFICATEsewage holding tank
2024-04-01
PSC FOCUS FOR HEALTH PROTECTION, MEDICAL CARE…
monkey deckantenna foundationNUC lights
2024-04-01
PSC FOCUS FOR VENTILATORS, AIR PIPES, CASINGS
firefire flapsVENTILATORSair pipescasings
2024-04-01
PSC FOCUS FOR GAUGES, THERMOMETERS, ETC.
SOLAS, Chapter II-1 Parts C, D, E, FSOLAS 1996-1998 Amend / Chapter II-1 / Reg. 26gaugesthermometers
2024-03-29
PSC FOCUS FOR INTERNATIONAL AIR POLLUTION CERTIFICATE
endorsementINTERNATIONAL AIR POLLUTION CERTIFICATEIAPPMARPOL Annex VI
2024-03-29
PSC FOCUS FOR SEAFARERS´ EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (SEA) - MLC 2006 TITLE 2 / STANDARD 2.1
MLCSEAFARERS´ EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTSEAMaritime Labour Convention
2024-03-29
PSC FOCUS FOR HOUSKEEPING IN THE CREW MESSROOM (MLC 2006 TITLE 3 / THE REGULATIONS AND THE CODE / STANDARD A3.2)
MLC 2006 Title 3refrigeratordoor rubber
2024-03-29
FOCUS FOR PSC – POLUTION PREVENTION – MARPOL ANNEX IV – SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT
SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANTMARPOL ANNEX IVdosing pumpdosing valveDOSAGE PUMP
2024-01-22
FOCUS FOR PSC – TEST CERTIFICATE ON BOARD FOR THE WIRE SLINGS FOR FFLB
free fall lifeboatFF LBwire slingsFFLBlifting slings
2024-01-22
FOCUS FOR PSC – FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT AND APPLIANCE – FIRE HOSE BOX
THE HYDRAULIC INLET PIPE STAND FOR THE MOORING WINCH
hydraulic inlet pipemooring winch
2024-01-24
FINDING: HAWSE PIPES AT BOSUN STORE FOUND WITH LEAKS
PSC DEFICIENCY FOR FIRE-FIGHTER´S OUTFITS ABOUT THE MINIMUM ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONS AS PER FSS CODE, WHICH REQUIRE THE OUTER SURFACE TO BE WATER RESISTANT.
FSS Codefire-fighter´s outfitswater resistant
2024-01-29
DEF#: THE PRINT-OUT OF THE NAVTEX IS NOT READABLE.
NAVTEXRes. MSC.148(77)dedicated displaydedicated display deviceprinter output port
2024-02-05
PSC DEFICIENCY FOR SEVERAL CAPSTANS AND ROLLERS OVER WHICH MOORING ROPES ARE GUIDED ARE SEIZED
rollerscapstansmooring ropesseized
2023-09-12
PSC EXPERIENCE IN EU (PILOT LADDER)
pilot ladderSOLAS Ch. V Reg 23side ropeswedgechocks
2024-02-11
LIFEBOAT WINDOWS NO LONGER CLEAR
lifeboatpscdeficiencyCargo Ship Safety Equipment Surveys
2023-09-10
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