Action codes to psc

36
FOLLOW

When deficiencies are found on board ships during a PSC inspection, the inspector mentions the action to be taken for the same in number codes. Code number "30" means "Grounds for Detention" others are mentioned below:
Following codes are mainly used:
30 = Grounds for detention
17 = Master instructed to rectify deficiency before departure
16 = to be rectified within 14 days
15 = to be rectified at next port of call
19 = rectify major non-conformity before departure
18 = rectify non-conformity within 3 months
10 = deficiency rectified
40 = next port informed
47 = as in agreed class conditions
50 = Flagstate/consul informed
70 = Classification society informed
80 = temporary repair
99 = to be specified in free text  

146
FOLLOW

CODE 10 Definition: deficiency rectified.
CODE 12 Definition: all deficiencies rectified.
CODE 15 Definition: Rectify deficiency at next port.
CODE 16 Definition: Rectify deficiency within 14 days.
CODE 17 Definition: Master instructed to rectify deficiency before departure
CODE 18 Definition: Rectify non-conformity within 3 months
CODE 19 Definition: Rectify major non-conformity before departure
CODE 30 Definition: Ground for detention.
CODE 35 Definition: Ship allowed to sail after detention
CODE 36 Definition: Ship allowed to sail after follow-up detention.
Attention: when a follow-up detention is lifted, the second port has to use code 36 instead of 35.
 CODE 40 Definition: next port informed.
Application: PSCO of the “next port” shall board the ship to check deficiencies to be rectified.
 PSCO of the “next port” may carry out an additional inspection.
CODE 45 Definition: next port informed to re-detain.
Application: used in case when a second port is involved in the continuation or follow-up of a detention.
CODE 50 Definition: Flag State/ Consul informed.
CODE 55 Definition: Flag State consulted.
CODE 70 Definition: Classification Society informed
CODE 80 Definition: Temporary/provisional substitution or repair of equipment or exemption granted.
CODE 85 Definition: Investigation in contravention of discharge provisions (MARPOL 73/78)
CODE 95 Definition: Letter of warning issued
CODE 96 Definition: Letter of warning withdrawn
CODE 99 Definition: Others
Application: Code 99 is used if it is impossible to code an action taken with the existing codes.