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PSC deficiency code 07114: Remote controls for fire doors, pumps and ventilation in machinery spaces
| Category | Fire safety (SOLAS II-2) |
| Related certificate | Cargo Ship Safety Equipment |
| Main references | SOLAS II-2/5.2.1–5.2.3 (means of control in machinery spaces); II-2/4.2.2.3.4 (remote fuel tank valves) |
| 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
- Remote stop of fans and fuel pumps not functioning from safe position
- Missing or illegible operating instructions at control stations
- Fire dampers not closing when commanded remotely
- Control cables damaged or improperly supported
- Indicators showing wrong status after drill
Typical root causes
- Deferred maintenance on actuators and linkages
- Local overrides left engaged after maintenance
- Incomplete re-commissioning after machinery work
- Crew training gaps on which systems are stopped from each station
Corrective action (example)
Restore remote operation of ventilation, dampers and fuel shut-offs; replace damaged linkages; test from each control position and record results.
Preventive action (example)
Add functional test to monthly fire-round; brief contractors on restoring remote controls before sign-off.
Evidence to attach for close-out
- Test checklist signed by chief engineer
- Photos of restored controls
- Updated operating placards
- Drill record
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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.