PSC deficiency code 10126: Records of fire, abandon-ship and steering gear drills
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) / Emergency drills |
| Related certificate | — |
| Main references | SOLAS III/19 and SOLAS V/26 |
| 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
- Drill log gaps beyond SOLAS intervals
- Steering gear drill not recorded within required period
- Entries not signed or missing key details (weather, participants)
- Combined drill records unclear which requirements were met
- Electronic logs not backed up or printable
Typical root causes
- Heavy port workload causing missed drill dates
- Template log not understood by new master
- Assumption that muster only satisfies abandon-ship drill
- Office audit not reviewing drill frequency
Corrective action (example)
Conduct outstanding drills; reconstruct log entries only where factually accurate with master statement; implement clear drill schedule on board.
Preventive action (example)
Office monthly review of drill log extracts; auto-reminder from SMS software.
Evidence to attach for close-out
- Completed drill logs
- Attendance lists
- Photos or checklist from drill
- Master's corrective note to company
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