NEWS

Following recent Port State Control (PSC) inspections, deficiencies were recorded that resulted in the detention of the vessels. MSR wishes to draw attention to those deficiencies considered as ‘grounds for detention’ to avoid recurrence. These detainable deficiencies, all of which contributed to detentions, were:

ISM

The fire drill failed:

• not reporting for electrical power supply and ventilation cut off,
• lack of communication between the firefighting team and the squad leader,
• not all necessary firefighting equipment brought to the fire scene (portable fire extinguisher)
• fire hoses were of insufficient length.

Poor maintenance:

• rusted hatch covers, coamings
• broken window’s glasses

Certificates & Documentation – Crew

• Watchkeeping Officer’s GMDSS endorsement was missing.
• The vessel was one AB short of the minimum manning requirements. A Flag dispensation had been obtained, but the specific conditions indicated were not provided.
• Some Nautical publications missing
• Few CSRs missing
• Oil record book and BWM record book not completed as necessary.

MLC, 2006 Minimum requirements to work on a ship

• OS or AB under 18 years of age were employed at night (between 00-00 and 06-00).

MLC, 2006 Conditions of employment

• The ship’s crew had not received wages for more than two months.

MLC, 2006 Health protection, medical care, social security

• The steering gear room was insufficiently illuminated.

Working and Living Conditions

• The engine room (bilges and platforms) was oily.
• There were many oily mixtures (oily rags, oil bottles) in the engine room.

Other – SOLAS Operational

• The Master, or the owner, did not report at the earliest opportunity to the Port Authority and the Port State Control concerning the main engine damage incident.
• The watchman at the accommodation ladder was not provided with information on means of communication with the Harbour Master, the Marine Terminal Operator, or the firefighting and medical services of the port.

Act now

Shipowners / Managers / Operators are requested to pay special attention to those deficiencies, note the Regulations’ requirements, and ensure compliance with all Conventions / Codes and MSC / MEPC Circulars.