2. Application of main criteria

When deciding whether the deficiencies found in a ship are sufficiently serious to merit detention the inspector must assess whether: the ship has relevant, valid documentation; the ship has the crew required in the Minimum Safe Manning Document. During inspection the inspector must further assess whether the ship and/or crew is able to: navigate safely throughout the forthcoming voyage; safely handle, carry and monitor the condition of the cargo throughout the forthcoming voyage; operate the engine room safely throughout the forthcoming voyage; maintain proper propulsion and steering throughout the forthcoming voyage; fight fires effectively in any part of the ship if necessary during the forthcoming voyage; abandon ship speedily and safely and effect rescue if necessary during the forthcoming voyage; prevent pollution of the environment throughout the forthcoming voyage; maintain adequate stability throughout the forthcoming voyage; maintain adequate watertight integrity throughout the forthcoming voyage; communicate in distress situations if necessary during the forthcoming voyage; provide safe and healthy conditions on board throughout the forthcoming voyage; provide the maximum of information in case of accident. If the answer to any of these assessments is negative, taking into account all deficiencies found, the ship must be strongly considered for detention. A combination of deficiencies of a less serious nature may also warrant the detention of the ship.

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Source: EUR-Lex (Cellar) · retrieved 2026-10-30 · Text as adopted (Official Journal); later amendments are not incorporated in this text.