The Indian Ocean MoU published its annual report for 2023, reporting a total of 5785 inspections. Out of these 5785 inspections, 3021 inspections had deficiencies and the total numbers of deficiencies were 13346.
According to the Indian Ocean MoU, in 2023, serious deficiencies led to the detention of 247 ships and needed to be rectified prior to the ships’ departure; the overall detention percentage for the year was 4.27%. There has been 14.28% increase in the total number of inspections in 2023, compared to those were inspected in 2022, the detention percentage has also increased from 3.93% recorded in 2022.
Furthermore, the average number of deficiencies per inspection in 2023 (2.30) has slightly increased compared to the previous year (1.95).
Bulkers had the most number of inspections with 2908, out of which 1428 found deficiencies. Containerships come in second with 779 inspections, 435 inspections with deficiencies. Finally, general cargo ships reported 697 inspections, 461 of which found deficiencies.
