Code 03104
Cargo & other hatchways
This deficiency falls under the Water/Weathertight Condition category of the harmonised PSC inspection system. It relates to the High Speed Craft Safety,, Load Line statutory certificate. The governing international instrument is International Convention on Load Lines.
Inspection Statistics
Total findings
101
Detention correlation
20.8%
MoU region breakdown
| MoU region | Findings |
|---|---|
| paris | 61 |
| bsmou | 14 |
| medmou | 12 |
| tokyo | 9 |
| caribbean | 2 |
Year trend
| Year | Findings |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 17 |
| 2023 | 14 |
| 2024 | 10 |
| 2025 | 13 |
| 2026 | 6 |
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.
Related codes in Water/Weathertight Condition
03108Ventilators, air pipes, casings35103102Freeboard marks34603107Doors26403105Covers (hatchway-, portable-, tarpaulins, etc.)19803103Railing, gangway, walkway and means for safe passage17603112Scuppers, inlets and discharges8503199Other (load lines)7503110Manholes/flush scuttles7103106Windows, sidescuttles and deadlights5803109Machinery space openings48
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