447 PSC detentions relating to 411 ships classed by NK in 2013
ClassNK have released their annual report on Port State Control, 2014.
Port State Control (PSC) inspections have proved to be a highly effective tool for eliminating substandard ships that may be in operation, ensuring maritime safety as well as reducing maritime pollution. In recent years, a large number of port states have signed and accepted a Memorandum of Understanding or MOU in addition to establishing a centralized database and harmonized approach towards surveys to improve the transparency of information and further strengthen PSC related activities.
The implementation of the ISM code for all ships means that PSC inspections oversee not only the physical structures and components of a ship, but now also examine operations such as the maintenance of the ship and ensuring that personnel have an adequate understanding of how to operate ship equipment. Undoubtedly the recent string of revisions to international regulations taking place over the years indicate that the scope of PSC inspections will most likely continue to expand in accordance with these regulation changes, incorporating the diversification and increase in the number of rules being applied to ships.
From January to December 2013, 447 PSC detentions were reported relating to 411 ships classed by NK. This included cases of detention for reasons not related to class or to NK itself. The total number of NK-registered ships (500 GT or over) was 7,620 at the end of December 2013. Therefore, the 411 ships detained represent about 5.4% of the total number of ships in the NK fleet. Further, detention ratio (Detentions/Registered number in 2013) of the NK fleet in 2013 is about 5.9%.
Detentions by Flag State (NK)
Of those Flag State Administrations with ten (10) or more NK classed ships, the following Administrations were identified as having a detention ratio higher than 10% in 2013: Malta, Thailand, Turkey, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and Cook Islands.
Detentions by ship type
Detentions by ship type
A detention ratio of General cargo ships, Ro-Ro ships, and Reefer carriers was more than 10% and they were identified as having a higher detention ratio than other ship types noted. (Detention ratio was determined by dividing the number of detentions by the number of ships of each respective ship type in the NK fleet.)
Detainable Deficiencies
In 2013, a total of 1,169 detainable deficiencies were reported relating to 447 detentions, i.e., deficiencies which were serious enough to jeopardise the ships seaworthiness, safety of the crew onboard, or to present an unreasonable threat of harm to the environment and therefore warranted the detention of the ship. Deficiencies related to fire safety and life-saving appliances combined accounted for about one-third of the total in 2013.
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