Tag: PSC Focus

The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced that five foreign flagged ships remained under detention in UK ports during April 2020 after failing port state control (PSC) inspection, while there were zero new detentions.

The COVID-19 pandemic has forcefully shown the importance of digitalization and new technologies within the shipping industry, with remote surveys already taking place. Yet, as the industry is now entering the digital world, the challenges are obvious, forcing the maritime sector to rapidly adapt to the smart era.

The US Coast Guard reminds mariners and companies that they conduct recurrent inspections and also issued guidance to address emergency preparedness.

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) detained the APL England in the Port of Brisbane on May 27, ass the inspection revealed that the lashing of the cargo was heavily corroded.

The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced that five foreign flagged ships remained under detention in UK ports during March 2020 after failing port state control (PSC) inspection, while there were zero new detentions.