5 Technical Mistakes That Put Your Vessel at Risk During PSC – Are You Prepared?

Port State Control (PSC) inspections are becoming more frequent, and definitely more rigorous. In today’s maritime industry, even minor oversights can lead to major consequences: detentions, delays, fines, and reputational damage.

After years of conducting onboard inspections and technical audits, we’ve identified a pattern: the same technical issues appear again and again – and most of them are completely avoidable.

That’s why we created a free, practical guide to help shipowners, DPAs, superintendents, and officers prepare smarter and safer.

🔎 What’s Inside the Guide?

Our mini guide highlights the 5 most common (and underestimated) technical problems that often trigger PSC findings:

  1. Fire doors not functioning as required
  2. Lifesaving appliances (LSA) not properly maintained
  3. Incomplete documentation of drills and training
  4. Previously identified deficiencies left unresolved
  5. General onboard condition and housekeeping neglected

Each issue is explained with a quick technical tip to prevent it.

⚠️ Why It Matters

Many of these mistakes are small, but they send the wrong message to inspectors: lack of control, poor safety culture, or insufficient maintenance.
A PSC detention doesn’t just hurt operationally – it affects your reputation and compliance track record across ports and vetting systems.

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We’ve summarized years of technical know-how in a short, actionable guide.

👉 Download the guide now: 5 Technical Mistakes That Put Your Vessel at Risk During PSC

And if you’d like a no-obligation technical review of your vessel’s readiness, we’re here to support you.

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