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PSC deficiency code 11118: Lifejackets and immersion suits for all persons on board
| Category | Life-saving appliances (SOLAS III) |
| Related certificate | Cargo Ship Safety Equipment |
| Main references | SOLAS III/32.2 and III/7 |
| 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
- Insufficient jackets for persons on board
- Lights or whistles missing on jackets
- Immersion suits not sized for watchkeepers
- Jackets stowed in locked spaces
- Crew cannot don jacket within acceptable time
Typical root causes
- Extra persons on board not reflected in inventory
- After-use gear not replaced
- Stowage optimised for tidiness over access
- Familiarisation rushed during joiners
Corrective action (example)
Procure missing jackets and suits; fit lights; relocate stowage to approved positions; conduct donning drill.
Preventive action (example)
Reconcile headcount with muster list each voyage; audit jacket lights monthly.
Evidence to attach for close-out
- Inventory signed by master
- Purchase delivery note
- Drill record
- Photos of stowage
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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.