Class NK released its annual report on PSC 2025 which analyses the PSC inspection carried across all ports for the NK class vessel. The report is prepared with the objective of building awareness of the present state of PSC and thereby improving future onboard maintenance and inspections as well as Safety Management Systems. It consists of the following chapters:
- Chapter 1: MeasuresAdopted by ClassNK
- Chapter 2: Statistical Analysis of Detained Ships Registered with ClassNK
- Appendix: Sample Photos of Typical Deficiencies
In 2024, a total of 1,448 detainable deficiencies were reported in conjunction with 381 detentions. Furthermore, 381 PSC detentions were reported for NK classed ships.
In 2024, bulk carriers had the highest number of registered ships at 4,138, with 236 detentions, resulting in a detention ratio of 5.7%.
General cargo ships had 740 registered vessels and 56 detentions, giving a detention ratio of 7.6% while containerships had 701 registered ships, with 20 detentions and a detention ratio of 2.9%.
According to ClassNK: fire safety deficiencies top the list of the most common detainable deficiencies, followed by issues related to life-saving appliances (LSA) and International Safety Management (ISM) Code violations.
The LSA Code has been amended to enhance in-water performance standards for SOLAS lifejackets and improve safety for lifeboats and rescue boats with single fall and hook systems.
Changes also address the lowering speed of fully loaded survival craft and rescue boats. Testing recommendations for lifejackets and survival craft have been updated via Resolution MSC.563(108). These amendments take effect from 1 January 2026 and apply to lifesaving appliances installed on or after that date.
Furthermore, major types and details of deficiencies noted under the category of “Fire Safety” include issues with fixed fire extinguishing installations, such as worn, corroded, or holed piping and malfunctioning systems.
Additional deficiencies were found in fire doors or openings in fire-resisting divisions, such as doors unable to close properly using self-closing devices, the presence of hold-back systems and doors that could not be locked with a latch.
Regarding life-saving appliances, common deficiencies involved lifeboats and rescue boats that were unable to start their engines, had poorly maintained rechargeable batteries, or had inoperable on-load release gears.