Code 18421
Guards - fencing around dangerous machinery parts
This deficiency falls under the MLC 2006 category of the harmonised PSC inspection system. It relates to the Maritime Labour Certificate statutory certificate. The governing international instrument is MLC 2006 (Maritime Labour Convention).
Inspection Statistics
Total findings
70
Detention correlation
12.9%
MoU region breakdown
| MoU region | Findings |
|---|---|
| paris | 48 |
| bsmou | 9 |
| medmou | 5 |
| uscg | 5 |
| tokyo | 2 |
Year trend
| Year | Findings |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 14 |
| 2026 | 2 |
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 MLC 2006
18420Cleanliness of engine room80918408Electrical53318416Mooring Ropes/Lines and Wires47618407Lighting (Working spaces)43918425Access / structural features (ship)36818418Winches & capstans32018424Steam pipes, pressure pipes, wires (insulation)27718409Dangerous areas26618499Other (Health protection, medical care)25718302Sanitary Facilities238
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