The Indian MoU published its annual report for 2022, reporting a total of 5060 inspections. Out of these 5060 inspections, 2279 inspections had deficiencies and the total numbers of deficiencies were 9902.

Serious deficiencies noted by the PSCOs led to the detention of 199 ships and needed to be rectified prior to the ships’ departure.

The overall detention percentage for the year was 3.93%. Though there has been 1.32% increase in the total number of inspections in 2022, compared to those were inspected in 2021, the detention percentage has decreased from 3.97% recorded in 2021.

Furthermore, the average number of deficiencies per inspection in 2022 (1.95) has slightly increased compared to the previous year (1.82).

Bulkers had the most number of inspections with 2474, out of which1063 found deficiencies leading to 102 detentions. Containerships come in second with 691 inspections, 344 inspections with deficiencies and 27 detentions. Finally, general cargo ships reported 578 inspections, 366 of which found deficiencies, causing 31 detentions.

As for the nature of deficiencies, fire safety issues are on top with 1659 deficiencies, followed by safety of navigation with 1168, and Life saving appliances coming in third with 865 deficiencies.

Source: Safety4sea

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	Issue 84 of Robban Assafina (March/ April 2023)