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PSC deficiency code 13102: Auxiliary engines and power generation
| Category | Machinery (SOLAS II-1) |
| Related certificate | Cargo Ship Safety Construction |
| Main references | SOLAS II-1/26 and II-1/41 (main source of electrical power) |
| 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
- Blackout recovery and load transfer not demonstrated (II-1/41)
- Generator unable to parallel or share load
- Fuel system leaks; guards missing
- Exhaust insulation degraded
Typical root causes
- Single generator operation becoming normal
- Deferred auto-start test
- Poor fuel treatment causing failures
- Maintenance focused on main engine only
Corrective action (example)
Repair generators and fuel leaks; test blackout recovery; restore guards and insulation; record load test.
Preventive action (example)
Mandatory alternate generator running hours; monthly auto-start test.
Evidence to attach for close-out
- Load test log
- Photos of repairs
- Fuel analysis if applicable
- PMS closure
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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.