PSC deficiency code 11105: Rescue boat inventory and equipment
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 | Life-saving appliances (SOLAS III) |
| Related certificate | Cargo Ship Safety Equipment |
| Main references | SOLAS III/21.2 / III/31.2 (carriage), LSA Code 5.1.2.2 (rescue boat equipment) |
| 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
- Mandatory equipment missing from rescue boat
- Engine tool kit / required equipment items missing
- First aid or thermal protection incomplete
- Inventory list not signed or outdated
- Expired pyrotechnics in rescue boat kit where carried
Typical root causes
- Items removed for maintenance not returned
- Confusion between lifeboat and rescue boat inventories
- Purchase of wrong spec equipment
- Monthly check without cross-check to official list
Corrective action (example)
Replenish inventory to LSA Code list; sign updated inventory; replace expired items; photograph stowage.
Preventive action (example)
Dual-check inventory after each rescue boat service; colour-code rescue vs lifeboat spares.
Evidence to attach for close-out
- Signed inventory
- Delivery notes for replaced items
- Monthly inspection record
- Photos of stowage
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