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2026 PSC Deficiency Hotspot: Winches and Windlasses "No one can escape if inspected this way! A must-read for PSC, shipowners and crew!"
On January 1, 2026, SOLAS regulation II-1/3-13 officially entered into force. Alongside this, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) released two "voluntary (yet effectively mandatory)" guidelines—MSC.1/Circ.1662 (Anchor Handling Winches) and MSC.1/Circ.1663 (Lifting Appliances)—aRead more -
4 Vessels Detained With 21 Deficiencies. Shipowners and Masters, Please Take Note.
In December 2025, Liaoning PSC detained 4 vessels, all flying flags of convenience, with 2 detentions in Dalian, 1 in Jinzhou, and 1 in Dandong. Let’s review these cases in this issue.Detention 01On December 7, Dandong PSC detained the bulk carrier CONSOLIDATOR (9368869). The vessel was built on MaRead more -
Did This Vessel Violate A Sacred Rule? 2 Detentions Within 4 Months: 19 Deficiencies Once, 48 Another Time, Setting An All-time Record!
In November 2025, Liaoning PSC detained 2 vessels in total, both cases credited to Dalian PSC. One had the usual 2 detention deficiencies, while the other had as many as 19 detention deficiencies.It is rare enough for a vessel to be given 19 deficiencies by PSC, let alone 19 detention deficiencies—Read more -
Alert! PSC Focuses on Unauthorized Cable Connections in Wiring Boxes – Aged Vessels Must Prioritize Inspections!
In September 2025, a 21-year-old multi-purpose vessel engaged in international voyages was subject to a PSC inspection at Cuxhaven Port, Germany. Due to safety hazards including unauthorized wiring connections, short circuits and disabled shielding control functions existing in the electrical controRead more -
Newly Launched Ship Slapped With 2 Deficiencies. Learn This Must-have Skill, And New PSCOs Needn’t Worry About Zero-deficiency Reports...
On 15 April 2025, Tianjin Port PSC conducted a PSC inspection on a bulk carrier flying the Liberian flag and issued two deficiencies. The vessel was built by Zhoushan COSCO Heavy Industry, with its keel laid in March 2024 and launched less than a year ago.For relatively rigorous PSC inspections, twoRead more -
4 Vessels Detained by Liaoning MSA in First Month of 2025! Quick Closing Valves Become Top Deficiency Hotspot - All Ship Management Companies Take Note!
Recently, Liaoning MSA rolled out monthly flag and port state detention data, with detailed vessel info and specific deficiency lists included.Frankly, this disclosure puts pressure on PSCOs rather than benefiting them. No rewards for solid deficiency records, but loose documentation or wrong clauseRead more -
100,000-yuan Heavy Fine For Domestic Sewage Illegal Discharge; Why Would Anyone Still Chance It?
These days, a friend sent KR's advisory to me and asked: Has Nantong MSA imposed any fines? How should ocean-going vessels handle domestic sewage when berthing at various ports along the Yangtze River?Here is the information communicated by KR: On 10 February, during a PSC inspection of a KR-claRead more -
Shanghai or The Whole Country? Another Round of Escape Trunk Inspections Is On The Way!
PSC Inspection Target: Vessels whose keel was laid on or after 1 February 2016.PSC Inspection Method (2-step process): Step 1: Check if the engine room escape trunk extends to the lowest level. If it does not extend to the lowest level (Verify that the lower entrance of the Escape Trunk in the enginRead more