【Port】China MSA announces a special campaign on prevention of vessel mechanical and electrical failures in Chinese waters from Apr 7th to Oct 31st 2024.

China MSA announces a special campaign on prevention of vessel mechanical and electrical failures in Chinese waters from Apr 7th to Oct 31st 2024.

Below is a summary of the campaign.

1. Self-check requirement
   Local ship agents should alert the foreign vessels that are about to enter into Chinese waters, asking them to conduct self-check on maintenance of the mechanical and electrical equipment.
2. Reporting
   In case of mechanical and electrical failures, vessels should voluntarily report to local MSA and accept the special safety check by MSA if required. Vessels that don’t voluntarily report will be dealt with severely according to the law.
3. MSA special check
   Local MSA should conduct detailed check on vessel mechanical and electrical equipment during routine safety check. If a vessel is found to have had mechanical and electrical failure, in principle local MSA should conduct special check. For vessels that have had two or more mechanical or electrical failures within the last 12 months, MSA will invite the shipping company and ship inspection firm to conduct joint inspection and require the vessel to submit failure analysis report and prevention plan of mechanical and electrical failures.

We recommend you to inspect machineries before entering China water for preventing detention.

Panama Maritime Authority issued Marine Notice MMN-05/2024 for ship owners and vessel's attention.

https://panamashipregistry.com/marine-notices/maritime-safety-administration-of-the-peoples-republic-of-china-special-campaign-to-prevent-ship-electromechanical-equipment-failures/

Please also refer the Notice form China MSA including self-checklist.