PSC deficiency code 10113: Automatic Identification System (AIS)
Deficiency code: Paris MoU on Port State Control, List of Deficiency Codes including Statutory Certificates (1 July 2026). Page titles are closethecap.com's own wording.
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| Category | Navigation (SOLAS V) |
| Related certificate | Cargo Ship Safety Equipment |
| Main references | SOLAS V/19.2.4 and IMO AIS guidelines |
| 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
- AIS not transmitting correct static or voyage data
- MMSI or ship name mismatch with certificate
- Display unavailable on bridge or frozen
- Pilot plug or interface for portable pilot unit defective
- Annual performance test not recorded
Typical root causes
- Voyage data not updated after port departure
- Software glitch after power failure
- Antenna or VHF splitter fault
- Crew unaware of static data change procedure after flag change
Corrective action (example)
Correct static and voyage data; restore transmission; verify with port authority or nearby vessel if practicable; record test.
Preventive action (example)
Include AIS check in pre-departure checklist; document static data change process in SMS.
Evidence to attach for close-out
- AIS screenshot or log print
- Test record
- Work order for antenna if replaced
- Passage plan showing updated ETA
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