ClassNK has released its Annual Report on Port State Control (PSC) which summarizes deficiencies identified during PSC inspections carried out in various countries around the world.
According to the report, in 2023, a total of 1,488 detainable deficiencies were reported in conjunction with 419 detentions. The 419 PSC detentions were reported for 398 ships classed by ClassNK. ‘Fire safety deficiencies’ such as ‘fire-dampers’, ‘fixed fire extinguishing installation’, and ‘fire pumps’ were pointed out as the most commonly detainable deficiencies.
| Ship Type | Number of Registered Ships (500GT or over) | Number of Detentions | Detention Ratio (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2023 | 2023 | |
| Bulk Carrier | 4,046 | 270 | 6.7 |
| General Cargo | 713 | 43 | 6.0 |
| Container Carrier | 677 | 28 | 4.1 |
| Chip Carrier | 142 | 6 | 4.2 |
| Cement Carrier | 128 | 1 | 0.8 |
| Ro-Ro Ship | 100 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Vehicles Carrier | 295 | 11 | 3.7 |
| Reefer Carrier | 106 | 3 | 2.8 |
| Oil/Chemical Tanker | 1,374 | 45 | 3.3 |
| Gas Carrier | 406 | 9 | 2.2 |
| Others | 661 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Total | 8,648 | 419 |
Much like 2022, fire safety was the most common detainable deficiency area. Fire safety seems to be a major concern, even though fire onboard is one of the worst emergencies and can cause major loss. Life Saving Appliances (LSA) was the second most common detainable deficiency area, which showcases that the safety of people onboard is a major issue that is seriously overlooked
International Safety Management (ISM) Code, is also a very common detainable deficiency area. The purpose of the ISM Code is to provide an international standard for the safe management and operation of ships and for pollution prevention.
