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PSC deficiency code 07111: Personal equipment for fire safety (firefighter's outfits, breathing apparatus)
| Category | Fire safety (SOLAS II-2) |
| Related certificate | Cargo Ship Safety Equipment |
| Main references | SOLAS II-2/10.10 and FSS Code ch. 3 |
| 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
- Breathing-apparatus cylinders not full or overdue for testing
- Firefighter's outfits incomplete (lamp, axe, lifeline, boots)
- EEBDs missing, expired or damaged
- Crew unable to don the apparatus correctly
Typical root causes
- No regular check of air pressure
- Equipment taken for drills or maintenance and not returned
- Training focused on paperwork rather than practice
Corrective action (example)
Refill or replace cylinders; complete outfits; replace EEBDs; run practical donning training.
Preventive action (example)
Weekly BA pressure check in the PMS; equipment checklist at each locker; practical BA drill every month.
Evidence to attach for close-out
- Pressure check log
- Hydrostatic test certificates
- Training record with names
- Photos of completed outfits
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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.