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 FOR VENTILATION_DON’T LET YOUR VENTS BETRAY YOU!
ventilationventilation pipe
2025-08-01
PSC FOCUS FOR VENTILATION_VENTILATION SYSTEM FAILURES – PSC HIGHLIGHTS CRITICAL MAINTENANCE GAPS
ventilationFANS
2025-08-01
PSC FOCUS FOR CONTINUES SYNOPSIS RECORD (CSR) & AMENDMENT AND INDEX FORMS (FORM 2 & FORM 3)_DURING A RECENT PSC INSPECTION IN NINGBO, CHINA, IT WAS FOUND THAT FORM 2 & 3 FOR CSR WERE MISSING.
CSRCONTINUES SYNOPSIS RECORDFORM 2FORM 3
2025-07-31
PSC FOCUS FOR 15 PPM ALARM ARRANGEMENT_TAMPERED OR BROKEN OCM SEAL – A DETAINABLE OFFENSE
fireOWSOIL WATER SEPARATORMEPC.107(49)oil content meter
2025-07-30
PSC FOCUS FOR MARKING VOLUMES ON SHIP EQUIPMENT_BETTER USE METRIC UNITS. IT’S SAFER, CLEARER, AND INTERNATIONALLY ACCEPTED.
Resolution A- 351 (1X)METRIC UNITS
2025-07-29
PSC FOCUS FOR FIRE-DAMPERS_CONDUCT ROUTINE MANUAL OPERATION OF RARELY-USED DAMPERS TO PREVENT SEIZING. LOG PERIODIC CHECKS IN PMS.
DAMPERfire damperfire-dampers
2025-07-29
PSC FOCUS FOR FIRE SAFETY_MISSING SELF-CLOSING CONTROL COCK ON M/E SUMP OIL TANK SOUNDING PIPE
self-closing control cockM/E sump oil tank
2025-07-28
PSC FOCUS FOR PSC FOCUS FOR COVERS (HATCHWAY-, PORTABLE-, TARPAULINS, ETC.)_ A NON-CLOSING ACCESS HATCH IS A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN. FIX IT FAST — OR FACE PSC CONSEQUENCES
Access hatchesbow thruster roomaccess hatch cover
2025-07-27
PSC FOCUS FOR EMERGENCY LIGHTING, BATTERIES AND SWITCHES_A MISSING EMERGENCY LIGHT CAN COST YOU MORE THAN JUST A BULB ….
liferaftEmergency lightsEMERGENCY LIGHTING
2025-07-26