Port State Control Course

Course Objectives

To provide office and sea going personnel with all the required information in order to prepare and respond properly to Port State Control Inspections.

Regulatory Reference

• ILO MLC
• MARPOL
• SOLAS
• TMSA

Who Should Attend

All those interested in getting a better understanding of PSC Inspection Requirements along with current and future regulatory regime.

Training Methods

Course provided by a mixture of lecture, case studies, exercises and final exam.

Certification

A Certificate of Training is provided to participants on successful completion of course exam.

Course Elements

• PSC History and Development
• Current and Future regulatory regime
• PSC Inspection Guidelines
• Targetting criteria and banning orders
• Preventive maintenance and Class attendance in connection with PSC Detentions
• Analysis of common deficiencies
• Preparation Checklists and defense strategy
• Handling of PSC Inspectors
• Follow up of PSC deficiencies and detentions
• Commercial Implications of PSC
• Case Study on handling PSC
• Case Study on follow up PSC