The Cyprus Shipping Deputy Ministry (SDM) is using Port State Control (PSC) data to improve the performance of its flagged vessels. A recent report analyzing PSC inspections from 2022 to 2024 has revealed key trends and areas needing attention. The SDM emphasizes the need for focused efforts to improve the safety and compliance of Cyprus-flagged ships. Shipowners and managers are advised to prioritize the identified areas, which include vessel age, type, and common deficiency categories, reports Maritime Cyprus.
Key Findings
In the USA, while the total number of ship detentions is lower than in the Paris or Tokyo MoUs, the detention rate is higher due to fewer inspections of Cyprus-flagged ships.
The majority of detentions occur in the Paris MoU region, but because they do so many inspections, their detention ratio stays below the regional average.
A large number of detentions in the USA, Paris, and Tokyo MoUs are due to poor ship maintenance, suggesting failures in their Safety Management Systems (SMS).
When inspections find many safety, security, or environmental problems, it usually indicates a poorly functioning SMS, leading to potential audits or detentions.
Fire safety issues account for roughly 23% of all detainable deficiencies.
China has the most detentions, followed by Australia, the UK, Canada, and the USA. Ships between 10-15 years old and those over 25 are more likely to be detained.
Bulk carriers and general cargo ships are detained more often. The most difficult ports in 2024 were Algeciras (Spain), Vancouver (Canada), and Shenzhen (China).
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Source: Maritime Cyprus
