PSC Focus: AMSA Performance

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PSC Focus: AMSA Performance

PSC Focus: AMSA Performance

Australia region is the second most common trade destination in Tokyo MoU, following China, in which AMSA is responsible for conducting inspections. The detainable items are not only recorded in detailed inspections but also in typical/ initial inspections.

PSC FOCUS | 31/12/18

AMSA’s inspection system is based on risk priorities given by “Shipsys”; an assessment system which takes into consideration the background of each vessel with data received from a variety of sources.

Key factors during 2006-2016

  • Detention Rate (detentions per 100 Inspections) – The decade’s global trend is 3.5%
  • Deficiency per Inspection. – The decade’s global trend is 2.5%

10 Most Common detainable deficiencies (2012-2016)

Detentions by ship type

InspectionsDetentionsDetention rate
Bulk Carrier10,2787046.85%
Container ship1,6661287.68%
Oil tanker1,135363.17%
General cargo / multi-purpose ship1,07712011.14%
Vehicle carrier949363.79%
Chemical tanker828232.78%
Tugboat316288.86%
Gas carrier305113.61%
Heavy load carrier244208.20%
Other1,093888.05%

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Source: Safety4Sea

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