PSC FOCUS: 13108 - OPERATION OF MACHINERY - PSCO OBSERVED EXCESSIVE JACKET WATER LEAK ON THE MDE CLYINDER LINER #3 AND #4
OPERATION OF MACHINERYjacket water leakMDE clyinder liner
2026-07-16
PSC FOCUS: 07123 - OPERATION OF FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM - FIRE-FIGHTING SYSTEMS AND APPLIANCES SHALL BE KEPT IN GOOD WORKING ORDER AND READILY AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE USE. PSCO OBSERVED INOPERABLE EMERGENCY FIRE PUMP AND EXCESSIVE LEAKAGE FROM THE SHAFT PA
EMERGENCY FIRE PUMPOPERATION OF FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM
2026-06-25
PSC FOCUS: 03112 - SCUPPERS, INLETS AND DISCHARGES - SCUPPERS, INLETS AND DISCHARGES- VARIOUS DECK DRAIN SCUPPERS FOUND BLOCKED ON EXTERNAL UPPER DECKS AROUND ACCOMMODATION.
Scuppers, inlets and discharges
2026-06-19
PSC FOCUS: 18424-STEAM PIPES, PRESSURE PIPES, WIRES (INSULATION)_EVAPORATOR DRAIN RELEASING HOT STEAM DIRECTLY INTO ENGINE ROOM WALKWAY. DRAIN BOX COVER MISSING AND WHEREABOUTS NOT KNOWN TO CREW.
STEAM PIPES, PRESSURE PIPES, WIRES (INSULATION)Evaporator
2026-06-11
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_LIFESAVING SIGNALS_LIFESAVING SIGNALS POSTER WAS NOT DISPLAYED ON THE NAVIGATION BRIDGE AS REQUIRED
LIFESAVING SIGNALSLifesaving signals poster
2026-05-20
PSC FOCUS: EMERGENCY LIGHTING, BATTERIES AND SWITCHES_THE EMERGENCY LIGHT LOCATED NEAR THE PORT-SIDE LIFERAFT LAUNCHING AREA WAS FOUND NOT OPERATIONAL DURING INSPECTION.
emergency lightEmergency lighting, batteries and switchesliferaft launching area
2026-05-14
PSC FOCUS: EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT FOR 2-WAY COMM_TWO-WAY VHF WRIST STRAP NOT INCLUDED A SUITABLE WEAK LINK TO PREVENT THE BEARER FROM BEING ENSNARED.
two-way portable radiotelephonesocketssuitable weak linkweak linkEmergency equipment for 2-way comm
2026-05-13
PSC FOCUS: VENTILATORS AND AIR PIPES_THE CLOSING COVERS OF TWO VENTILATORS FOR THE CO? ROOM AND ONE VENTILATOR FOR THE EMERGENCY GENERATOR ROOM ARE HEAVILY CORRODED AND DETERIORATED.
VENTILATORVENTILATORS AND AIR PIPES
2026-05-03
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: 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
INCIDENT FOCUS: A FIRE IN ENGINE ROOM_SMALL COMPONENT, SERIOUS CONSEQUENCE: FUEL PUMP SHOCK ABSORBER GASKET FAILURE!
GasketFuel pump shock absorbershock absorber
2026-03-24
PSC FOCUS: ON BOARD TRAINING AND INSTRUCTIONS
Rescue BoatdrillSOLAS CH III, REG 19
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: LAUNCHING ARRANGEMENTS FOR RESCUE BOAT
SOLAS CH III – Reg 20.2MOB boat davit
2026-03-27
PSC FOCUS: RECOVERY OF PERSONS FROM THE WATER: GUIDELINES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF PLANS AND PROCEDURES
RECOVERY OF PERSONS FROM THE WATER
2026-04-01
PSC FOCUS: FIRE SAFETY / READY AVALIBILITY OF FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT
intrinsically safetwo-way portable radiotelephone
2026-04-01
PSC FOCUS: REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
SOLAS, SOLAS 1999/2000 Amend / Chapter V / Reg. 12
2026-02-20
FOCUS ON INSULATION AND LAGGING – IMPROPER INSTALLATION RISKS
Sensor Connection Pipeinsulation lagging
2026-02-04
PSC FOCUS: OTHER (ACCOMODATION, RECREATIONAL FACILITIES)_MATTRESSES FOUND WITHOUT FIREPROOF EVIDENCE
Mattressesfireproof evidencemattrass
2026-01-26
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION MAY START WITH ONE VALVE
MARPOL Annex Voverboard valve
2026-01-13
RIGHTSHIP FOCUS: FOR SECTION 3: NAVIGATION - 3.1_THE MANAGER’S NAVIGATION GUIDELINES LACK PROCEDURES FOR BRIDGE ACCESS CONTROL AND DISTRACTION PREVENTION.
SECTION 3manager’s navigation guidelinesridge access control and distraction prevention
2026-01-08
RIGHTSHIP FOCUS: FOR SECTION 2: CERTIFICATION AND PERSONAL MANAGEMENT-2.1_CLASS SURVEY STATUS REPORT SHOWS A CONDITION OF CLASS STATING THAT THE ROPE STORE ACCESS HATCH HINGES WERE FOUND THINNED DOWN AND MUST BE REPAIRED WITHIN THE SPECIFIED DUE PERIOD.
SECTION 2hatch hinges
2026-01-07
RIGHTSHIP FOCUS: FOR SECTION 2: CERTIFICATION AND PERSONAL MANAGEMENT - 2.9_S PER THE OPERATOR D&A POLICY, UNANNOUNCED ALCOHOL TEST ONBOARD INITIATED BY THE COMPANY WAS REQUIRED TO BE DONE ON MONTHLY BASIS. THERE WAS NO ANY RECORDS AVAILABLE ONBOARD TO VE
SECTION 2CERTIFICATION AND PERSONAL MANAGEMENTD&A policy
2026-01-05
RIGHTSHIP FOCUS: FOR SECTION 13-13.8: MACHINERY SPACE_ENGINE ROOM BILGE ALARM WAS BEING TESTED WEEKLY BUT NOT ONCE EVERY WATCH OR PART OF PRE UMS CHECKS
SECTION 13bilge alarmUMS checks
2026-01-04
RIGHTSHIP FOCUS: FOR SECTION 13: MACHINERY SPACE. 13.11_THERE WERE NO RECORDS AVAILABLE FOR ANY TRAINING CARRIED OUT BY SHIP’S OFFICERS ON CLASS APPROVED PMS INSTALLED ONBOARD
SECTION 13PMSplanned maintenance system
2026-01-02
FOCUS ON CABIN FIRE CAUSED BY OVERHEATED BED LAMP
OVERHEATED BED LAMP
2025-11-26
PSC FOCUS: SECURITY + FIRE AND ABANDON SHIP DRILLS
drillSOLAS, Chap. III/Reg.19.3FIRE AND ABANDON SHIP DRILLSAdditional security drill
2025-11-20
FOR SECTION 14: GENERAL APPEARANCE – HULL AND SUPERSTRUCTURE – 14.9_FORWARD AND AFT MAST STAY WIRES WERE SHEATHED WITH PLASTIC COVER IN PLACE.
FOR SECTION 14GENERAL APPEARANCE – HULL AND SUPERSTRUCTURE – 14.9
2025-11-03
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 FIXED CO2 SYSTEM_PERMANENT CONNECTION PROVIDED BETWEEN THE COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEM...
CO2 roomFixed CO2 systemcompressor air systemair supply valve
2025-10-13
PSC FOCUS ON FIXED CO2 SYSTEM_SENIOR ENGINEER OFFICER NOT FAMILIAR WITH THE CORRECT EMERGENCY OPERATION OF THE FIXED CO? SYSTEM....
Fixed CO2 systemCO bottle storage room
2025-10-10
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 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 SEA & CBA COMPLIANCE [SEAFARERS' EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (SEA) (CONTRACT) AND THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT (CBA)]
SEAFARERS´ EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTSEACBACollective Bargaining Agreement
2025-09-25
PSC FOCUS ON GMDSS LOGBOOK_GMDSS LOGBOOK NOT PROPERLY UPDATED.
gmdssGMDSS LOGBOOK
2025-09-17
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 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 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 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 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 VENTILATION_VENTILATION SYSTEM FAILURES – PSC HIGHLIGHTS CRITICAL MAINTENANCE GAPS
ventilationFANS
2025-08-01
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 ALARM PANEL IN ENGINE CONTROL ROOM_CARGO HOLD BILGES HIGH LEVEL ALARM
ENGINE CONTROL ROOMCargo Hold bilges high level alarm
2025-07-25
RIGHTSHIP FOCUS SECTION 2: CERTIFICATION AND PERSONAL MANAGEMENT – 2.5_“I WORKED… JUST DIDN’T WRITE IT DOWN – NOT GOOD ENOUGH FOR RIGHTSHIP!”
RIGHTSHIP FOCUS FOR SECTION 9A: HATCH COVER AND LIFTING APPLIANCES – 9.1_RUST NEVER SLEEPS—NEITHER SHOULD YOUR INSPECTIONS
hatch coverSECTION 9A
2025-07-17
RIGHTSHIP FOCUS FOR SECTION 7A: FUEL MANAGEMENT (OIL FUEL) – 7.1_BUNKER STATION CLEANLINESS NON-COMPLIANCE
SECTION 7Abunker station
2025-07-17
RIGHTSHIP FOCUS SECTION 4: ISM SYSTEM – 4.11_PPE MISSING IN MATRIX — BUT LIVES DEPEND ON IT!
fall arrest equipmentWorking at Heightsfall arrestorPPE MATRIX
2025-07-11
RIGHTSHIP FOCUS SECTION 2: CERTIFICATION AND PERSONAL MANAGEMENT – 2.5_ALL WORK AND REST HOUR RECORDS MUST REFLECT ACTUAL ACTIVITIES, NOT JUST SCHEDULED SHIFTS.
work and rest hoursSECTION 2UMS Rounds
2025-07-07
RIGHTSHIP FOCUS FOR SECTION 10: MOORING OPERATIONS -10.8_IMPROPERLY SET UP SPLIT DRUMS AREN’T JUST A MESSY SIGHT...
mooring linessplit drumSECTION 10
2025-07-02
RIGHTSHIP FOCUS FOR SECTION 5: POLLUTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL – 5.4
RIGHTSHIP FOCUS FOR SECTION 15: HEALTH AND WELFARE OF SEAFARERS – 15.6
Telemedical Assistanceradio contactsmedical emergency contact list
2025-06-01
USCG FOCUS FOR RPM OUTPUT
fireengine Order TelegraphRPMSOLAS 24 II-1/49.1fuel pump plunger
2025-05-18
FOCUS FOR INTRINSICALLY SAFE TWO-WAY PORTABLE RADIOTELEPHONE
fireintrinsically safetwo-way portable radiotelephoneexplosion-proof typeexplosion proof typeATEX radios
2025-05-14
PSC FOCUS FOR PURIFIER ROOM
chainpurifierfixed fire protection systempurifier roomlube oil purifier
2025-04-21
PSC FOCUS FOR DAY LIGHT SIGNALLING LAMP
DAY LIGHT SIGNALLING LAMPSighting mechanismoptional telescopeRESOLUTION MSC.95(72)
2025-03-28
PSC FOCUS LOUVER OF FUNNEL
MSC.402(96))funnel damperslouver of funnelSOLAS Reg. II-2/5.2.2.1
2025-03-27
PSC FOCUS FFLB (FREEFALL LIFEBOAT)
SAFETY PINfree fall lifeboatFFLB
2025-03-20
PSC FOCUS ON EMERGENCY SOURCE OF POWER - EMERGENCY GENERATOR
CONTROL LEVEREmergency generatorEmergency generator ventilation fan damper control lever
2025-02-27
FOCUS FOR ESSENTIAL TERMS FOR MOORING EQUIPMENT_2
SWLGuide rollerVERTICAL ROLLER FAIRLEADHORIZONTAL ROLLER FAIRLEADPANAMA LEAD
2025-02-24
FOCUS FOR ESSENTIAL TERMS FOR MOORING EQUIPMENT
Guide rollerhawse pipecover for hawse pipeGEAR BOXWORKING PART DRUM
2025-02-24
FOCUS FOR MOORING LINES SHOULD BE DILIGENTLY TENDED
mooring ropefigure of eightingfigure-of-eighting
2025-02-11
FOCUS FOR CORRECTLY SET UP SPLIT DRUM
mooring linesmooring winchmooring ropesworking drumssplit drum
2025-02-10
FOCUS FOR LIFEBOAT – CAM CLUTCH
lifeboatCam Clutch
2025-01-29
PSC FOCUS FOR CO2 CYLINDER – PILOT LOOP (HOSE)
CO2 bottlesco2 cylindersPILOT LOOP
2025-01-14
PSC FOCUS FOR A CASUALTY EVACUATION DRILLS
emergency escape trunkCASUALTY EVACUATION DRILLS
2025-01-10
PSC FOCUS ON MARINER'S HANDBOOK FOR AUSTRALIAN WATERS (AHP20)
AHP 20MARINER'S HANDBOOK FOR AUSTRALIAN WATERS
2024-12-25
FOCUS FOR PSC –WATER/WEATHER TIGHT CONDITIONS _ VENTILATORS, AIR PIPES, CASINGS
VENTILATORSair pipescasingsvent pipe
2024-11-21
FOCUS FOR PILOT DOOR
hingepilot door
2024-11-20
PSC OBSERVATION: FLEXIBLE HOSE IN CO2 ROOM
CO2 roomFlexible fire hosesMSC.1/Circ.1318 Rev.1 par. 6.1.2Flexible hosesMSC.1/Circ.1318
2024-11-15
PSC OBSERVATION: EMERGENCY SYSTEMS
fireemergency generatorSimulated blackout testControlled blackout testRoutine Test Switch
2024-11-13
PSC OBSERVATION: BALLAST WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM
BALLAST WATER TREATMENT SYSTEMbwtsTSU2 sensor fail- communication failTSU2 sensor fail
2024-11-07
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: CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNATION
stcwCRACertificate of Recognition
2024-11-02
PSC OBSERVATION: BWM PLAN APPROVAL!
BWM CONVENTIONBWM PLAN
2024-10-27
PSC FOCUS FOR EXHAUST FAN SUCTION IN PAINT LOCKER/STORE
paint lockerpaint storeexhaust fan suction duct
2024-10-25
FOCUS FOR AN USAFE CONDITION
firehingeHINGESSECURED BOLTSNUTS
2024-10-24
FOCUS FOR FIREFIGHTING SUITS
firefireman outfitFIREFIGHTING SUITSEN 469:2005EN469
2024-10-11
FOCUS FOR A SAFETY BREACH: WATERTIGHT DOOR IMPROPERLY SECURED
WATERTIGHT DOORSOLAS: Chapter II-1, Part B-4, Regulation 22
2024-10-10
FOCUS FOR COMBINATION ARRANGEMENT FOR SHIPS WITH A FREEBOARD OF MORE THAN 9 METRES (MAXIMUM 45° SLOPE)
CO2 roomA 27/Res.1045combination pilot ladder arrangementResolution A.889(21)
2024-10-09
FOCUS FOR AN ACCIDENT - UNEXPECTED BACK PRESSURE DURING AIR BLOWING OF CO2 PIPE
CO2 PIPEAIR BLOWING
2024-10-04
FOCUS FOR VENTILATION DAMPER IN CARGO HOLD
DAMPERventilationVENTILATION DAMPER
2024-09-16
FOCUS FOR SCUPPER ON DECK!
scupperdrainageinlets
2024-09-10
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 FIXED CO2 EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM - INTERPRETATION OF “FSS CODE 2.2.2.2 CONTROLS”
VALVESFixed CO2 extinguishing systemFFS Code reg 2.2.2.2
2024-09-01
FOCUS FOR AN ACCIDENT - O/S COLLAPSED AFTER ENTERING CARGO HOLD ON A BULK CARRIER!
confined spacepermit to workenclosed spaces
2024-08-14
FOCUS FOR HYDRANT CAP UNDER PRESSURE
firefire pumpHYDRANT CAPFFACONTROL OPENING
2024-08-13
PSC FOCUS FOR LIFEBOAT – LIFEBOAT EXTERIOR HULL - RETRO-REFLECTIVE TAPES
lifeboatretro reflective tapestapesMSC 481(102)RETRO-REFLECTIVE TAPES
2024-07-04
PSC FOCUS FOR THE ACCESS HATCH
lock cleataccess hatch
2024-07-03
AMSA FOCUS FOR X-BAND RADAR
fireAMSAx-band radars-band radarSAR Operation
2024-07-01
PSC FOCUS FOR EMERGENCY SOURCE OF POWER – EMERGENCY GENERATOR
emergency generatorMSBmain switch boardcircuit breaker
2024-05-25
PSC FOCUS FOR GMDSS BATTERIES
GMDSS BATTERIESSOLAS CH-4 PART C REG 13
2024-04-22
PSC FOCUS FOR VENTILATORS, AIR PIPES, CASINGS
firefire flapsVENTILATORSair pipescasings
2024-04-01
PSC FOCUS FOR HOUSKEEPING ON BEDPLATE/FOUNDATIO BOLD AREA
Bedplatefoundation bolt areaoily rags
2024-04-03
PSC FOCUS FOR EMERGENCY LIGHT
emergency light
2024-02-16
PSC FOCUS FOR HOUSKEEPING IN ENGINE ROOM - LUB. OIL COOLER FOR A/E
LUB. OIL COOLER FOR A/Ecooler
2024-02-16
FOCUS FOR EMERGENCY DIESEL GENERATOR BATTERIES
batteryEMERGENCY DIESEL GENERATORThermal runaway
2024-02-11
PSC FOCUS FOR COCKROACHES!
PSC FOCUS FOR W&R HOURS RECORDING
W&R HOURSDRILLSMaritime Labor ConventionILO
2024-01-20
PSC FOCUS FOR // TEMPORARILY REPAIRED PIPE
AMSATEMPORARILY REPAIRED PIPEfreshwater generator outlet piperubber patch
2024-01-17
FOCUS FOR ACCIDENT - LIFTING, HANDLING AND/OR STORAGE OF HEAVY OBJECT
liftinghandlingstorageheavy object
2024-01-16
PSC FOCUS FOR NAVIGATIONAL SIDE LIGHT
fireAMSAnavigation side lightFore & aft masthead lightsSide lights
2024-01-16
FOCUS FOR MARINE GROWTH!
firemarine growthNew ZealandCRMSCraft Risk Management Standard
2024-01-05
PSC FOCUS FOR AUS / MO 32 – LASHING EYE
AMSAMO 32LASHING EYE
2024-01-16
PSC FOCUS FOR AUS / MO 32 – STANCHION POCKETS
AMSAMO 32STANCHION POCKETS
2024-01-16
PSC FOCUS FOR AUS / MO 32 – HANDRAILS
AMSAhandrailsMO 32
2024-01-18
PSC FOCUS FOR AUS / MO 32 – SECURING HOOK FOR VERTICAL LADDER
AMSAMO 32VERTICAL LADDERSECURING HOOK FOR VERTICAL LADDERSECURING HOOK
2024-01-18
PSC FOCUS FOR AUS / MO 32 – VERTICAL LADER
AMSAMO 32VERTICAL LADDERSUPPORTING BRACKET
2024-01-18
PSC FOCUS FOR AUS / MO 32 – ACCESS COVER, TRANSVARSE WORK PLATFORM
AMSAaccess coverMO 32TRANSVARSE WORK PLATFORM
2024-01-18
PSC FOCUS FOR LIFEBUOY; NON-KINKING LINE
Lifebuoynon-kinking linekinking
2024-01-18
FOCUS FOR OVERLAPPING ON SPLIT DRUM
overlappingsplit drumbruied mooring line
2023-12-04
PSC FOCUS FOR W.T DOOR INDICATION PANEL
W.Twatertight doorpilot door sensorWatertight door indicating panelindication panel
2023-12-03
PSC FOCUS – EMERGENCY LIGHTS ON DECK!
emergency light
2023-11-27
PSC FOCUS FOR LIFEBUOY
LifebuoySOLAS CH III, Reg 7capital letterlatin alphabetport of registration
2023-11-24
PSC FOCUS FOR FIRE SAFETY (VENTILATION – GROUND CABLE AND DETERIORATED CASING)
mechanical ventilationground cablenatural ventilation
2023-11-17
PSC FOCUS FOR FIRE SAFETY (VENTILATION TRUNK DAMPER)
ventilation trunkVENTILATION TRUNK DAMPERDAMPER
2024-01-18
PSC FOCUS FOR LIFEBOAT (LIFEBOAT ENGINE INOPERATIVE)
lifeboatLifeboat engineOn-load release gearhydrostatic interlock
2024-01-18
FOCUS FOR A NEAR MISS - CREW INJURY – IMPROPERLY LABELLED BOTTLE FOR THE USAGE OF CHEMICAL IN A GALLEY ON BOARD!
Improperly labelled bottlehazardous substanceschemical
2023-11-02
FOCUS FOR NAVIGATION LIGHT
Navigation side lampNAVIGATION LIGHTNavigation lights
2023-10-07
FOCUS FOR FIXED CO2 SYSTEM – TRANSPORTATION PIN!
SAFETY PINCO2TYPE A Cylinder valveTYPE B Cylinder valve
2023-09-19
PSC FOCUS – FIRE SAFETY – FIRE DOOR!
fire doorself-close devicehold-back hookscable penetration of fire doorsfire door frames
2024-01-19
FOCUS FOR PSC – EMERGENCY LIGHT!
CO2 roomemergency light
2024-01-19
FOCUS FOR NAVIGATION - SPEED THROUGH WATER (STW)? SPEED OVER GROUND (SOG)? – WHICH ONE?
GPSCPATCPAARPASpeed Over Ground
2023-09-13
FOCUS FOR PSC – FIRE SAFETY – DRY POWDER FIRE EXTINGUISHER!
FSS CodeSAFETY PINnozzlepressure gaugeCarrying handle
2023-09-12
FOCUS FOR NAVIGATION - MEANS FOR COLLISION AVOIDANCE: RISKS ARISING FROM THE USE OF AIS!
CPATCPAAISARPAGNSS
2023-09-11
ROTARY ADAPTER
firePortable extinguishersRotary handlerotary adapter
2023-09-11
FOCUS FOR CONTAINER SHIPS – SOME EXPLANATIONS_1
hatch coverLashing rodsReefer container plugs for electrical power supplytierrow
2023-09-09
FOCUS FOR PSC – FIRE SAFETY – VENTILATION
spindle for natural exhaust ventilationspindleHandwheelScrew rodVent head
2024-01-19
FOCUS FOR PSC – FIRE SAFETY / FIXED FIRE EXTINGUISHING INSTALLATION
FSS CodeFixed CO2 systemtest lineblank
2024-01-22
FOCUS FOR PSC – POLUTION PREVENTION – MARPOL ANNEX IV – SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT
SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANTMARPOL ANNEX IVdosing pumpdosing valveDOSAGE PUMP
2024-01-22
FLUORESCENT LAMP CAPACITOR FAILURE
Fluorescentcapacitorfluorescent lampfluorescent lamp capacitor
2023-08-16
FOCUS FOR PSC – PROPULSION AND AUXILIARY MACHINERY - PROPULSION MAIN ENGINE.
Main engine lubrication oil pumpLO PUMP
2024-01-22
FOCUS FOR PSC – PRECAUTIONS REQUIRED FOR LAGGING AND INSULATIONS.
insulation lagginglagging
2024-01-22
BROKEN NON-RETURN VALVE AND PIPE FROM ONE OF THE M.E. UNITS´ EXHAUST GAS VALVE
O-ringnon-return valveexhaust gas valve
2023-07-10
NATURE OF DEFICIENCY: SOPEP HOSE EQUIPMENT FOR AIR PUMP IS MISSING.
MLC TITLE 3 ACCOMMODATION, RECREATIONAL FACILITIES, FOOD AND CATERING.
bulged areasMLC Title 3
2024-01-22
STEEL DOOR
hingerivetsteel door
2024-01-24
ROBBERY AT ANCHORAGE, NORTH MANILA
robberyhawse pipecover for hawse pipepadlockchain pipe
2023-04-07
CARGO HOLD BILGE WATER WAS UNABLE TO BE PUMPED OUT BY ORIGINAL BILGE SYSTEM
Cargo hold bilge waterBILGE WATERbilge systemsubmerged pumps
2024-01-24
MAIN COOLING SEA WATER PUMP LEAKING FROM SHAFT PACKING
leakingshaft packingMain cooling sea water pump l
2024-01-24
LIFEBOAT REMOTE BRAKE RELEASE LINE
lifeboatLifeboat´s remote brake release linerelease lineremote-control wire
2023-03-21
DEFICIENCY#: CARGO HOLD AFT ACCESS COVER
rubber gasketsaccess cover
2024-01-29
SOME AMSA INSPECTION (TOKYO MOU) FINDINGS!
lifeboat release and retrieval systemRRSSEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT
2024-01-29
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS IN GENERAL/BATTERY ROOM ILLUMINATING LIGHT PROTECTIVE COVER (EXPLOSION PROOF TYPE) WAS FOUND BROKEN.
explosion proof typeilluminating light protective cover
2024-01-29
VERTICAL ESCAPE EQUIPMENT AND EMERGENCY ESCAPE RESCUE LINE IN EMERGENCY ESCAPE TRUNK
Vertical escape equipmentemergency escape rescue linerescue lineemergency escape trunk
2023-01-04
FAILURE ON A DAVIT LAUNCHED TYPE LB DAVIT´S WINCH BRAKE DURING A ROUTINE DRILL.
lifeboatDavit type lifeboatdavit launched type LB Davitwinch brakeBrake assembly
2022-12-15
TWO HINGES OF A PILOT DOOR FOUND CRACKED.
hingepilot door
2022-12-01
MISSING SAFETY PINS ON CO2 BOTTLES FOR FIXED FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM OF EMERGENCY DIESEL GENERATOR.
SAFETY PINemergency diesel generatorCO2 bottlesfixed fire protection system
2022-11-26
ROBBERY AT ANCHORAGE!
robberythieftheft
2022-11-18
4 PCS. LINE-THROWING APPLIANCES O/B HAVE BEEN FOUND THAT THEY WERE NOT READY FOR USE AS THEY DID NOT HAVE ROCKETS INSIDE, ONLY THE EMPTY LINE CONTAINER.
Line-throwing appliancesrocketSOLAS Chapter III - Regulation 18 - Line-Throwing AppliancesCoiled linePull jack steel cables
2022-11-13
PSC DEFICIENCY: FOUND 3 PCS X PORTABLE TWO-WAY SURVIVAL CRAFT VHF RADIOTELEPHONE ON THE BRIDGE WITH DAMAGED DISPLAYS AND INOPERATIVE.
Portable two-way Survival craft VHF RadiotelephoneRegulation III/26.1.4 of the SOLAS
2024-01-29
ECDIS - SAFETY CONTOUR AND SAFETY DEPTH FUNCTION
Shallow contourSafety contourSafety depthDeep contourENC
2022-10-28
BREATHING APPARATUS SET AND SPARE CYLINDERS
fire drillintrinsically safefireman outfitfire-fighter´s outfitSpare cylindersBreathing Apparatus Set
2022-10-25
ER PIPING SHOULD BE FREE OF ANY CEMENT BOXES, DOUBLERS, SOFT PATCHES, ETC
doublerssoft patchescement boxesER piping
2023-09-12
PSC DEF: MAX NUMBER OF PERSONS AND MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM ANGLE MUST BE MARKED ON TOP AND BOTTOM PLATFORMS OF GANGWAY
max number of personsminimum angleIMO MSC.1/Circ.1331/3.5
2023-09-12
FOUND DAMAGED CHEMICAL OUTFITS ON BOARD.
wheelmarkChemical Protective Suitschemical outfitsSOLAS Ch.II-2.MED mark
2022-09-14
WHEELHOUSE FIXED RECTANGULAR WINDOW GLASS FOUND CRACKED TO BE REPAIRED
A 2.3.1 SOLAS regulation 19 and 22bridge windowwheelhousewindow glassplexiglass
2024-02-02
PSC DEFICIENCY / LB´S ENGINE EXHAUST PIPE FOUND WITH A STRANGE SOUND, POSSIBLE DUE TO THE CORROSION.
lifeboatLBengine exhaust pipe
2024-02-05
ENGINE ROOM – PIPELINES IN GENERAL WERE FOUND CORRODED. FRESH WATER GEN – ME JACKET WATER LINE INLET FLANGE AS RECORDED.
engine roompipelinesfresh water genME jacket water lineinlet flange
2024-02-05
ACCIDENT BY CRUSHING
crushingimproper securing
2022-08-16
ACCOMMODATION LADDER´S WIRE ROPE PARTED
Accommodation ladderAccommodation ladder fallgangway wire ropeSOLAS Chapter II - I – Regulation 3.9.3
2022-08-16
WHAT CAN WE DO DURING A CARGO OPERATION AT PORT IF A CRANE DAMAGED YOUR HATCH COVER?
cargo operationcranehatch coverdoubler plate
2022-08-13
PILOT GAVE THE ORDER FOR DEAD SLOW AHEAD, HOWEVER ENGINE RESPONDED AS ASTERN INSTEAD OF DEAD SLOW AHEAD!
starboard side wing consolewing consoleasternengine Order Telegraphtelegraph
2022-08-11
PSC DEFICIENCY FOR SEVERAL BOTTOM TWISTLOCKS ARE STUCK/CORRODED/HAVE THEIR OPERATING CORDS CUT ETC.
lashingtwistlockoperating cordlashing inventory
2024-02-05
PSC DEFICIENCY FOR RETRO REFLECTIVE TAPES ON LIFEBOAT
lifeboatretro reflective tapestapes
2024-02-05
PSC / MPA SINGAPORE / DEFICIENCY: WINCHES MOTOR GUARD RAILS FOUND CORRODED WASTED SUBSTANTIALLY.
pscMPA SINGAPOREMPAWINCHGUARD RAIL
2024-02-05
AUTOPILOT SHALL HAVE SPEED LOG CONNECTION
speed logauto pilottrack control systemIMO Res. A.342(IX)Res. MSC.74(69)
2024-02-05
STEEL BAR WHICH MAY DAMAGE TO THE CHOCKS AND STEPS OF THE LADDER
pilot ladderchockssteel bar
2022-06-10
LAUNDRY DRYER
V-Beltlaundrydryeroverheat protection switchheater contactor K1
2022-06-03
LIFEBOAT WIRE DRUMS AND MANUAL HOIST CRANKING GUIDE FOUND WASTED
lifeboatcontrol wire drummanual hoist cranking guide
2024-02-05
BALLAST AIR VENT HEAD ON A BWT AND SOUNDING PIPE FOR A BWT FOUND WASTED/CORRODED.
ballast air vent headBWTsounding pipe
2024-02-05
CRACK ON THE COMPENSATOR
fireCompensatorturbochargerAE
2022-04-30
THE USE OF THE SAFETY PIN DEPENDS ON THE SYSTEM FITTED IN YOUR CO2 ROOM
CO2 roomCO2 SystemSAFETY PINFFS Code Chapter 9
2022-03-27
A HAND MADE DUMMY RESISTOR
fireMain switchboardMSBESBESB 220V
2023-09-12
DEFICIENCY (COULD BE A DETAINABLE): IT WAS FOUND THAT THE PACKING OF THE FIRE DOORS WERE DAMAGED-DETACHED WHICH IS COMPROMISING THE FIRE INTEGRITY
fire doorfire integrity
2024-02-11
LAGGING OF EGB BOILER PIPE IN ER FOUND DETACHED
insulation lagginglagging
2024-04-03
MISSING SAFETY LASHING WIRE /ROPES TO BE PROVIDED AT STANCHION PIPES
lashinglashing wirelashing ropestanchion
2024-04-03
X-BAND AND S-BAND RADAR BLIND SECTOR NOT POSTED
SOLAS regulation V/22X-BANDS-BANDRADAR
2024-02-11
THE CORRODED, WASTED GANGWAY WIRE ROPE SHEAVE HOUSINGS
sheave housingsgangway wire rope
2022-01-03
THE ARRANGEMENT FOR THE BOTTOM STEP OF THE PILOT LADDER_2_UPDATE
ISO 799-1ISO 799-1(2019)clampstwo rope seizingwhipping
2021-11-17
AN EXAMPLE CASE OF PILOT LADDER IF IT IS COMPLYING WITH A 27/RES.1045 AND THE NEW ISO 799-1(2019)
ISO 799-1(2019)A 27/Res.1045two-rope seizingMED mark of conformitywheelmark
2021-11-04
AUXILIARY ENGINE, TURBOCHARGER´S INSULATION LAGGING
insulation lagging
2021-10-29
A FIRE WAS OCCURRED IN A CREW RECREATION ROOM
firecrew recreation room
2021-10-28
PSC EXPERIENCE (REGULATION D-1 OR D-2 OF BWM)
pscD-1D-2BWM CONVENTION
2024-02-11
LOUVRED CARGO HOLD VENTILATION GRIDS OF THE HATCH PONTOONS
Louvred cargo hold ventilation gridshatch pontoons
2021-10-26
ONE EXAMPLE OF “MAKING AMENDMENT TO THE ORB”
ORBOil Record BookIOPP
2021-10-24
DB WBT LEVEL SENSOR PIPING-GLAND CORROSION
DB WBT level sensor piping/glandscorrosion
2021-10-23
LIFEBOAT - DAMAGED CONTROL WIRE DRUM
lifeboatremote control wirecontrol wire drummain winch drum
2024-02-11
LOCKING OF THE ENTRANCE ON EMERGENCY EXIT
emergency exitescape routes
2021-10-20
ONE USCG PSC FINDING REGARDING FUEL OIL SYSTEM
pscUSCGFuel Oil System
2024-02-11
CORRODED TURNTABLE PINS CAN CAUSE STRUCTURAL FAILURE ON ACCOMMODATION LADDERS
USCGAccommodation ladderTURNTABLE
2024-02-11
PSC EXPERIENCE IN ASIA PACIFIC REGION
HOW TO ACT IF AN OIL SPILLAGE IN USA
pollutionSOPEPQualified Individual
2023-09-10
FIRE DOOR
Class IACS document 2004/Rev.2 2010fire door
2024-07-03
PSC EXPERIENCE IN CHINA
lifeboatsteering gearMSC.1/Circ.1205
2024-01-18
EXPLODED BATTERY IN HEADLAMP
batteryheadlamp
2023-09-10
AN OBSERVED CONDITION FOR CONTAINER SOCKET
container socketscargo operation
2021-10-23
X-BAND RADAR IS MULFUNCTIONING DUE TO SUSPECTED FAULTY ENCODER UNIT
X-BAND RADAR NOT OPERATIONAL PRIOR ARRIVAL.
X-BAND RADAR OUT OF ORDER!
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