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PSC deficiency code 01106: Document of Compliance for the safety management system
| Category | ISM certificates |
| Related certificate | Document of Compliance (ISM) |
| Main references | ISM Code Section 13 |
| Typical action codes | 17 (rectify before departure), 30 (detainable) if serious |
| Commonly detainable? | Can be, depending on severity (no statistics claimed) |
What PSC officers look for
- DoC expired or does not cover ship type
- Company named on DoC not matching operator
- Major non-conformity open without interim documentation
- Copies not on board or not accessible
- External audit findings not closed
Typical root causes
- Fleet expansion without DoC amendment
- ISM audit schedule slippage
- Document control failure between office and ship
- Charterer pressure to sail before cert issued
Corrective action (example)
Obtain valid DoC or flag clarification; implement corrective actions for open NCs; post current copy on bridge.
Preventive action (example)
Fleet certificate tracker with 90-day alerts; DPA review before charter commencement.
Evidence to attach for close-out
- Valid DoC copy
- Audit plan
- NC closure evidence
- Master's receipt log
Related
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Official code list: Paris MoU, List of Deficiency Codes (1 July 2026). Action codes: Paris MoU, Inspection outcome. Reviewed by: _pending_ · Review date: _pending_ This page is general guidance, not legal, flag or class advice. Always follow the PSC officer's instructions and your flag and class requirements.