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PSC deficiency code 18412: Personal protective equipment for shipboard work
| Category | Maritime Labour Convention (Title 4) |
| Related certificate | Maritime Labour Certificate |
| Main references | MLC Standard A4.3 and occupational safety provisions |
| 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 PPE for assigned tasks
- Damaged helmets, harnesses or respirators still in use
- No procedure for high-risk work PPE
- Crew not using fall protection on aloft work
- PPE not sized for all persons on board
Typical root causes
- PPE budget treated as discretionary
- After-use damage not replaced
- Contractor PPE not verified
- Weak enforcement by supervisors
Corrective action (example)
Replace defective PPE; restock to SMS matrix; brief crew and contractors; enforce permit-to-work linkage.
Preventive action (example)
Quarterly PPE audit; include PPE in toolbox talks.
Evidence to attach for close-out
- Purchase delivery note
- PPE issue log
- Toolbox meeting sheet
- Photos of corrected storage
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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.