Code 04106
Emergency steering position com./ compass reading
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
64
Detention correlation
9.4%
MoU region breakdown
| MoU region | Findings |
|---|---|
| paris | 39 |
| medmou | 13 |
| tokyo | 5 |
| bsmou | 3 |
| caribbean | 1 |
Year trend
| Year | Findings |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 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 Emergency Systems
04103Emergency, lighting,batteries and switches88204114Emergency 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 procedures99
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