Loss Prevention
15 Oct, 2025
Port State Control measures on vessels with technical deficiencies within the jurisdiction of Shanghai Maritime Safety Administration
Dmitry Kisil
Senior Loss Prevention Officer
In their recent publication, Lloyd’s Register (LR) addresses the Port State Control (PSC) implications for technical failures within Shanghai Port and the Yangtze River Estuary. LR highlights preventative safety measures taken by the Shanghai Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) and recommends shipowners and operators to refer to the guidance when planning or operating in the region.
Key Points from the LR publication
- Increased PSC scrutiny and an expanded PSC inspection regime for ships suffering any form of machinery or electrical failure in Shanghai or the Yangtze Estuary.
- PSC detentions in case of pending or concealed technical defects.
- Key PSC inspection areas: maintenance records, crew competency and ISM Code compliance, history of defects and corrective actions.
- Mandatory reporting: Machinery or electrical failures must be reported promptly to the MSA, flag state and classification society.
- Preventive best practices: LR outlines key operational steps to avoid enforcement risk such as pre-arrival and pre-departure checks, crew training, strict adherence to critical procedures and maintenance.
The full text of Lloyd’s Register Class News (22/2025) can be accessed at https://www.lr.org/en/knowledge/class-news/22-25/
Members may also find the Learn the Ropes Loss Prevention Video “PSC Inspections – What to expect” useful.