PSC deficiency code 11129: Operational readiness of life-saving appliances
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/20 and MSC.402(96) |
| 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
- Weekly and monthly LSA inspections overdue
- Launching appliances not ready for immediate use
- On-load release gear not maintained per schedule
- Inflatable liferaft hydrostatic release dates expired
- Servicing stickers from authorised station overdue
Typical root causes
- Service station appointment missed due to voyage pressure
- Inspection checklist culture weak
- Confusion between company and statutory intervals
- Spare HRU or release gear not available
Corrective action (example)
Complete outstanding inspections and servicing; restore appliances to ready status; conduct operational test where permitted; update maintenance log.
Preventive action (example)
Align fleet calendar with authorised service provider; chief officer sign-off on weekly LSA round.
Evidence to attach for close-out
- Service station report
- Weekly/monthly checklists
- HRU replacement certificate
- Photos of ready appliance
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