Code 04103

Emergency, lighting,batteries and switches

This deficiency falls under the Emergency Systems category of the harmonised PSC inspection system. It relates to the Cargo Ship Safety,, Cargo Ship Safety Equipment,, High Speed Craft Safety,, Passenger Ship Safety statutory certificate. The governing international instrument is SOLAS Chapter II-2 and III (Fire protection, life-saving).

Inspection Statistics

Total findings

882

Detention correlation

11.8%

MoU region breakdown

MoU regionFindings
paris415
bsmou242
medmou108
tokyo69
iomou31

Year trend

YearFindings
2017122
201881
201982
202086
202181
202292
202368
202474
2025121
202675

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 Emergency Systems

04114Emergency source of power - Emergency generator48804109Fire drills24304108Muster list23204110Abandon ship drills21304102Emergency fire pump and its pipes21104101Public address system18804121Crew familiarization with Emergency Systems10704118Enclosed space entry and rescue drills10104107Emergency towing arrangements and procedures9904106Emergency steering position com./ compass reading64

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