Tag: PSC Focus

Following COVID-19 pandemic and the crew change crisis that has presented, AMSA has identified several deficiencies and detentions, related to seafarer repatriation during the oubreak.

Following the increased ship inspections and fines issued by the US Coast Guard at US ports, Gard's Sean Pribyl, Senior Claims Executive, Lawyer, and Andrew Norris Independent Maritime Consulting, provide their insights on the company and employee rights during an inspection.

After the MoUs conducted a joint concentrated inspection campaign (CIC) in 2019, they revealed that the muster lists lacking sufficient detail was one of the most notable deficiencies found.

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.