Port State Control (PSC) & Class NAVCOM Deficiency Rectification India
Seanav Marine provides priority 24/7 attendance for urgent Port State Control (PSC) code 17/30 deficiency rectifications and Class condition-of-class (CoC) clearing across Indian ports. Our senior marine electronics surveyors board immediately with Class-approved test equipment and OEM spares to resolve navigation, communication, and VDR deficiencies, retest systems with attending PSC/Class inspectors, and issue formal closure reports.
Supported OEM Equipment & Multi-Make Coverage
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Technical Specifications & Operational Coverage
| Deficiency Codes Handled | Code 17 (rectify before departure), Code 30 (detention), Class Conditions of Class (CoC) |
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| Common Items Cleared | VDR APT overdue/alarm, Magnetic compass excessive error (>3°), GMDSS battery bank failure, Radar blind sector/performance monitor, AIS incorrect MMSI |
| Authorities Handled | Mercantile Marine Department (MMD), Indian Register of Shipping (IRS), DNV, ABS, ClassNK, BV, Lloyd's Register |
| Turnaround Time | Engineers board within 2 hours; target same-day deficiency closure prior to scheduled departure |
| Spares Supply | Immediate availability of OEM gyrospheres, radar magnetrons, acoustic release units, GMDSS batteries |
Standard 5-Step PSC Detention & Deficiency Resolution Protocol
Our Class-approved technicians execute this standardized procedural workflow to ensure first-time compliance with attending Class surveyors and Indian Port State Control (PSC) inspectors:
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Form B / Notice of Deficiency Assessment
Review PSC inspection Form B or Class Condition of Class notification; analyze statutory citation (SOLAS, MARPOL, ITU) to determine mandatory correction criteria.
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Urgent Onboard Boarding & Root-Cause Isolation
Dispatch senior field engineer with calibrated test instruments to perform comprehensive hardware, software, and sensor telemetry analysis.
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OEM Component Replacement & Precision Calibration
Fit genuine OEM spare parts, reload firmware, recalibrate sensor offsets, and verify alarm thresholds match statutory standards.
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Joint Surveyor Functional Demonstration
Operate equipment in presence of attending MMD Port State Control Officer or Class Surveyor to demonstrate 100% compliance.
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Official Deficiency Closure Endorsement
Draft formal Service Completion Report, secure Surveyor signature on deficiency release form, and obtain sailing permission.
24/7 Port & Anchorage Attendance Across India
Seanav Marine provides rapid shore-based and offshore launch boat boarding across all 170+ Major and Minor Indian Ports, including:
Certified Equipment & Replacement Spares in Stock
Seanav Marine maintains bonded warehouse spare parts inventory across major Indian ports for immediate dispatch and installation during port calls:
Download PSC NAVCOM Inspection & Detention Prevention Checklist
The top 20 most frequent navigation and radio deficiencies flagged by Indian MMD inspectors and how to prevent them.