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PSC deficiency code 07120: Means of escape from accommodation and machinery spaces
| Category | Fire safety (SOLAS II-2) |
| Related certificate | Cargo Ship Safety Construction / Equipment |
| Main references | SOLAS II-2/13 |
| 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
- Escape routes blocked by stores or waste
- Emergency lighting missing or failed on escape route
- Doors along escape route not opening in direction of escape where required
- Signs missing, wrong language or not photoluminescent
- Dead-end corridors without alternative escape
Typical root causes
- Poor housekeeping during port work
- Expired batteries in emergency fittings not caught by rounds
- Re-stowage after stores delivery without route check
- Crew not walked through escape routes during familiarisation
Corrective action (example)
Clear all escape routes; repair or replace emergency lighting and signs; verify door swing and locking; walk the route with crew and document.
Preventive action (example)
Add escape-route inspection to weekly safety round; mark zones where stores may not be placed.
Evidence to attach for close-out
- Photos of cleared routes
- Emergency light test log
- New signage fitting records
- Familiarisation sheet
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.