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PSC deficiency code 01107: Safety Management Certificate for the vessel
| Category | ISM certificates |
| Related certificate | Safety Management Certificate (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
- SMC expired or interim period exceeded
- Ship name or IMO mismatch on certificate
- Annual verification window missed
- Conditions of validity not met
- Electronic copy not accepted by inspector
Typical root causes
- Drydock schedule conflict with audit
- Admin error in certificate reissue
- Assumption interim SMC extends automatically
- Office not tracking verification due date
Corrective action (example)
Schedule verification or renewal audit; obtain reissued SMC; correct management system records.
Preventive action (example)
Integrate SMC dates into fleet maintenance calendar; master monthly cert check.
Evidence to attach for close-out
- SMC copy
- Audit attendance record
- Interim letter if applicable
- Company circular
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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.