Detentions occur to sub-standard ships. The deterioration in the ship is usually gradual
and there will have been indicators that the ship is heading towards detention. These may be:
●● An increase in workload to retain class and statutory certificates;
●● An increase in the deficiencies recorded at PSC inspections;
●● Problems in meeting the requirements of charter parties;
●● An increase in maintenance budgets; or
●● An increase in the number of malfunctions, breakdowns and repairs.