Code 10109
Lights, shapes, sound-signals
This deficiency falls under the Safety of Navigation 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 V (Safety of navigation).
Inspection Statistics
Total findings
673
Detention correlation
13.1%
MoU region breakdown
| MoU region | Findings |
|---|---|
| bsmou | 269 |
| paris | 211 |
| tokyo | 109 |
| medmou | 51 |
| iomou | 29 |
Year trend
| Year | Findings |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 102 |
| 2018 | 63 |
| 2019 | 65 |
| 2020 | 56 |
| 2021 | 63 |
| 2022 | 62 |
| 2023 | 47 |
| 2024 | 58 |
| 2025 | 77 |
| 2026 | 80 |
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 Safety of Navigation
10116Nautical publications52610127Voyage or passage plan46510114Voyage data recorder (VDR) / Simplified Voyage data recorder (S-VDR)42410105Magnetic compass38410111Charts31110101Pilot ladders and hoist/pilot transfer arrangements21010106Compass correction log18310128Navigation bridge visibility17210112Electronic charts (ECDIS)16810104Gyro compass165
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