Code 02103
Stability/strength/loading information and instruments
This deficiency falls under the Structural Condition category of the harmonised PSC inspection system. It relates to the Cargo Ship Safety,, Cargo Ship Safety Equipment,, Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (CoF/BC Code),, Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (ICoF/IBC Code),, International Pollution Prevention (NLS in Bulk), High Speed Craft Safety,, International Oil Pollution Prevention (IOPP),, Liquified Gases in Bulk (CoF/GC Code),, Liquified Gases in Bulk (ICoF/IGC Code),, Load Line,, Passenger Ship Safety statutory certificate. The governing international instrument is SOLAS Chapter II-1 (Construction — Structure, subdivision and stability).
Inspection Statistics
Total findings
77
Detention correlation
13.0%
MoU region breakdown
| MoU region | Findings |
|---|---|
| paris | 53 |
| medmou | 17 |
| bsmou | 3 |
| iomou | 2 |
| abuja | 1 |
Year trend
| Year | Findings |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2021 | 17 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2025 | 12 |
| 2026 | 4 |
Based on 12,814 inspections with itemised deficiency records (7% of 183,503 total inspections). Detention correlation is the share of inspections with this finding that ended in detention.
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