PSC deficiency code 10128: Navigation bridge visibility
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 Construction |
| Main references | SOLAS V/22 |
| 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
- View obscured by cargo, cranes or deck stowage
- Bridge windows cracked, scratched or iced without clearance means
- Non-standard sun screens blocking forward arc
- Conning position cannot see water surface at required distance
- Wiper or washer inoperative
Typical root causes
- Container or breakbulk stow above allowable height
- Window maintenance deferred
- Improvised cardboard sunshades left in place
- Ballast condition not considered in visibility assessment
Corrective action (example)
Adjust stowage or ballast to restore visibility; repair windows and wipers; remove obstructions; document visibility calculation if required.
Preventive action (example)
Passage plan review includes visibility from conning position; crane and cargo planners briefed on SOLAS V/22 limits.
Evidence to attach for close-out
- Photos from conning position
- Stowage plan adjustment
- Window repair record
- Master's visibility statement
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