Code 02134
Loading/Ballast condition
This deficiency falls under the Structural Condition category of the harmonised PSC inspection system. It relates to the Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (CoF/BC Code),, Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (ICoF/IBC Code),, International Pollution Prevention (NLS in Bulk), International Oil Pollution Prevention (IOPP),, Liquified Gases in Bulk (CoF/GC Code),, Liquified Gases in Bulk (ICoF/IGC Code) statutory certificate. The governing international instrument is SOLAS Chapter II-1 (Construction — Structure, subdivision and stability).
No itemised inspection records for this code in our dataset. This code is part of the official harmonised PSC system and may appear in future inspections.
What does PSC deficiency code 02134 mean?
Code 02134 (Loading/Ballast condition) is used by port state control inspectors to record a finding related to structural condition. It specifically relates to the Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (CoF/BC Code),, Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (ICoF/IBC Code),, International Pollution Prevention (NLS in Bulk), International Oil Pollution Prevention (IOPP),, Liquified Gases in Bulk (CoF/GC Code),, Liquified Gases in Bulk (ICoF/IGC Code) certificate.
What happens when this deficiency is found?
When an inspector records this deficiency, the vessel’s master receives a written notice. Depending on severity, the finding may need to be rectified before departure, at the next port, or within an agreed timeframe. Serious deficiencies can lead to detention.
Which convention does this deficiency code relate to?
This code falls under SOLAS Chapter II-1 (Construction — Structure, subdivision and stability).
Based on 12,814 inspections with itemised deficiency records (7% of 183,503 total inspections).
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