DRAFT, needs technical review. Not for publication. The title is our own wording, not the official Paris MoU text.
PSC deficiency code 10127: Voyage and passage planning for the intended voyage
| Category | Navigation (SOLAS V) |
| Related certificate | Cargo Ship Safety Equipment |
| Main references | SOLAS V/34 |
| 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
- Plan missing legs, waypoints or safety contours
- No appraisal of anchoring and pilot boarding points
- Weather and cargo stability not referenced
- Company checklist not completed
- Master's review signature absent
Typical root causes
- Template filled minimally to depart quickly
- Shore support not engaged for unfamiliar port
- ECDIS auto-plan accepted without scrutiny
- Weak master–mate handover on planning duties
Corrective action (example)
Rebuild passage plan per company format; include all SOLAS V elements; obtain master endorsement before proceeding.
Preventive action (example)
Use fleet passage plan peer review for high-risk ports; train officers on ECDIS planning limits.
Evidence to attach for close-out
- Signed passage plan
- Company checklist
- Weather pack
- Master's standing order compliance note
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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.