DRAFT, needs technical review. Not for publication. The title is our own wording, not the official Paris MoU text.
PSC deficiency code 07199: Other fire safety arrangements not covered by specific codes
| Category | Fire safety (SOLAS II-2) |
| Related certificate | Cargo Ship Safety Equipment / Construction |
| Main references | SOLAS II-2 (general) |
| 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
- Arrangements that do not match approved fire control plan
- Non-standard storage in protected zones
- Improvised fire protection on new equipment
- Deviations noted during drill not corrected
- Industry guidance not reflected in ship-specific procedures
Typical root causes
- Incremental changes without plan update
- Fleet-wide practices not adapted to ship layout
- Weak change management after refit
- Assumption that generic checklist covers all spaces
Corrective action (example)
Align arrangement with approved plans or obtain formal plan amendment; remove non-compliant storage; document corrective steps against the specific observation.
Preventive action (example)
Require plan review trigger in SMS for layout or equipment changes.
Evidence to attach for close-out
- Updated fire control plan or flag approval
- Photos
- Deviation report closed in SMS
- Drill follow-up record
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.