Jiangsu MSA’s cargo operations-related verification and PSC inspections have been ramped up at its terminals since the explosion accident of Oil & Chemical tanker in late 2023.
Following are few important matters for consideration
Previously, emergency equipment operation tests were strictly prohibited in the terminal. But now, emergency equipment operation test in terminal is currently under way by PSCOs.
It has been confirmed that there is reinforced inspection guidelines for Oil & Chemical Tanker in Jiangsu MSA and they are conducting PSC inspection at the level of CIC.
Recently, there has been as reported incident of reported an unusual PSC detention case of Oil & Chemical Tanker in this area. On 16th March, 4 PSCOs in Nanjing (Jangsu MSA) were on board to an Oil & Chemical Tanker and conducted PSC inspection and detained that vessel. It appears to be in accordance with the strengthened guideline above.
It has been reported that Jiangsu MSA internally shares information of onboard deficiencies(photos, videos, etc.). Based on this guideline, we guess they will continuously conduct PSC inspections for a while and expected to till end of June 2024.