DRAFT, needs technical review. Not for publication. The title is our own wording, not the official Paris MoU text.
PSC deficiency code 02108: General electrical installations and insulation condition
| Category | Structural / machinery (SOLAS II-1) |
| Related certificate | Cargo Ship Safety Construction |
| Main references | SOLAS II-1/45 and IEC standards as applicable |
| 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
- Exposed conductors or broken conduit in machinery spaces
- Earth fault indications not investigated
- Overloading of panels with improvised connections
- Explosion-proof fittings damaged on tankers
- Incomplete insulation resistance records
Typical root causes
- Temporary repairs left permanent
- Vibration loosening terminations
- Moisture ingress in decks and casings
- Chief engineer workload deferring thermographic survey
Corrective action (example)
Make permanent repairs to wiring and enclosures; clear earth faults; restore IP rating of fittings; record insulation tests.
Preventive action (example)
Schedule periodic IR tests; require electrician sign-off on temporary repairs.
Evidence to attach for close-out
- IR test sheet
- Photos of corrected installation
- Earth fault investigation report
- Work permit close-out
Related
Generate a close-out report for this finding · Download the CAP template
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.