IT Guide to PSC 2021 Ed

This new publication focused specifically on Port State Control aims to improve the performance of all ship types, not just tankers, by bringing into one document the information on different PSC regimes, their processes as well as guidance produced by INTERTANKOs Vetting Committee. This publication and the guidance it provides will give ships crews and shore-based personnel a better understanding of PSC systems and will help them prepare for inspections and reduce the number of deficiencies that could lead to detention. Port State Control (PSC) is the inspection of foreign ships in national ports to verify that the condition of the ship and its equipment complies with the requirements of international regulations, and that the ship is manned and operated in compliance with these rules. Many of the IMOs most important technical conventions contain provisions for ships to be inspected when they visit foreign ports to ensure that they meet IMO requirements. The responsibility for ships standards rests with owners, Class Societies and the Flag State - but Port State Control (PSC) provides a safety net to identify substandard ships which experience has shown to be extremely effective.