The US Coast Guard’s Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance announced the release of the U.S. Port State Control Annual Report for 2023. USCG reported that the annual detention rate increased from 0.89 percent to 1.22 percent, says an article published on safety4sea website.
Summary- Detention rate increased from 0.89% to 1.22% in 2023.
- 10,959 vessels from 80 flag administrations made 81,854 port calls to the U.S.
- 8,278 SOLAS safety exams were conducted, resulting in 101 detentions.
- Increase in...