Guidelines for the detention of ships 1 introduction. Oct 16, 2017 port state control inspections are the lifeblood of the maritime trade. Check the capital project delivery web site to ensure this is the current version. To minimize the risk of your ship being detained by psc, the checklist should be used. This checklist is based on statisti cal analysis and investigation of the deficiencies pointed out by the port state control officers on ships classed by nk. Beschrijving imo procedures for port state control 2017, 2018 edition kc650e. Read on to learn what port state control is for, what has changed in this new edition, and when it will be available. The assembly, recalling article 15j of the convention on the international maritime organization regarding the functions of the assembly in relation to regulations and guidelines concerning maritime safety and the prevention and control of marine pollution from ships. Each administration will establish and maintain an effective system of port state control with a view to ensuring that, without discrimination as to flag, foreign. The acknowledgements section contains a complete list of contributors. Port state control, 2012 edition american nautical services. If your ship is detained or appears to be in the process of being detained or if. The need to develop international guidelines and related national guidance for port state control had, in fact, been foreseen in the mlc, 2006, itself. The procedures of port state control inspections followed by the department are as follows.
Onboard training and instructions lifeboat falls steering gear test before departure communication system bridge to steering gear test full movement of rudder test safety drills weekly monthly quarterly biannual. The procedures are not mandatory and only offer guidance to port states, albeit guidance that has been developed and agreed internationally. It should be noted that first impression is always important and psc officers always start their inspections as soon as they see the ship at berth or at anchorage. Observing the general conditions of the vessel, equipment, operation and performance of the crew. Ogata state space analysis of control systems statebystate instructions for submitting medical certificates from paper state to caliphate.
The evaluation of the teg is submitted to the committee for final consideration and decision making. Background iceland played an active role in the negotiations leading up to the fao port state measures, became an early signatory to the agreement and has recently ratified it. Guidance scenarios for drills are presented in annex 1. Port state control 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 conventions and that the ship is manned and operated in compliance with these rules. Background iceland played an active role in the negotiations leading up to the fao port state.
Procedures for port state control procedures for port state control 2017 port state control digital control and state variable methods axelson j. Reference to names of firms and commercial products and processes does not imply their endorse ment by the. Pscg port state control overview general pscg1 describe the purpose goal of the uscg port state control program. Imo has just published procedures for port state control, 2012 edition, which replaces the previous edition published in 2000. The procedures are intended to provide basic guidance on how port state control inspections should be conducted and how to identify deficiencies in a ship.
Procedures for port state control, 2012 edition now represents a consolidated framework for the implementation of port state control. Checklist for port state control officer of the watch. Inspection of the vessels conditions would start with the following. Imo ib650e procedures for port state control 2017 2018 edition. Ships which are unsafe to proceed to sea should be detained upon the first inspection, irrespective of the time the ship will stay in port. But what if the people primarily responsible for the ship safety fail to.
Procedures for port state control 2017 2018 edition. Most of the flag state require the masterscompany to notify them in case the vessel is detained by any port state control. For each major category the top items have been identified for your easy reference. Checklist for port state control for owner korean register of shipping 55 2002.
Handbook for inspection of ships and issuance of ship. The english hardcopy of procedures for port state control, 2012 edition is expected to be available in july 2012, with french and spanish translations to follow soon after. This checklist is to supplement the owners own operation and maintenance procedures. Port procedures and information for shipping section. Procedures for port state control the international management code for the safe operation of ships and for pollution prevention adopted by the organization by resolution a. 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. Guidelines for port state control officers carrying out. Port state control examiner tactics, techniques, and. The goal of this guidance is to provide port state control officers with procedures how to carry out operational controls including drills.
This guidance is applicable for operational controls carried out during an inspection on ships. Here is all you need to know about port state control. Procedures for port state control, 2011, as adopted by resolution a. Types of psc deficiencies and how to deal with these. List of instruments relevant to port state control procedures. Description imo procedures for port state control 2017, 2018 edition kc650e. May 01, 2018 most of the flag state require the masterscompany to notify them in case the vessel is detained by any port state control. August 2019 arrival checklist for port state control. Port state control officers typically begin inspections in the masters office to confirm that the vessel and crew have all of the appropriate certificates and documents in accordance with applicable international and local. The responsibility of the ship safety primarily lies with the ship staff, ship ownersmanagers, and flag states. Checklist for port state control for owner korean register of shipping 35 2002. Reports of the task forces are submitted to the technical. This has also added to the success of the nir and will continue to be a focal area.
Imo ib650e procedures for port state control 2017 2018 edition this publication aims to assist governments in establishing a national oil spill response system and, in developing or revising their national oil spill contingency plans. Reports of the task forces are submitted to the technical evaluation group teg at which all paris mou members and observers are represented. Intertanko guide to port state control, 2nd edition 2019. The guidelines for port state control officers carrying out inspections under the maritime labour convention, 2006 psco guidelines, were adopted in september 2008 by tripartite experts. Procedures for port state control 2012 textbook binding january 1, 2012 see all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. It isnt that the responsibility of the ship safety lies with the port state control. Provides basic guidance to port state control officers pscos on the conduct of port state control psc inspections, in order to promote consistency in the conduct of inspections worldwide, and to harmonize the criteria for deciding on deficiencies of a ship, its equipment and crew, as well as the application of. Procedures for port state control, 2017 contents chapter 1 general 1. Port state measures in iceland food and agriculture. Inspecting areas with the most reported deficiencies. Or subscribe to psc updates and alerts from our preference center.
In implementing this memorandum, the authorities will carry out inspections. While port state regions should use the procedures when exercising port state control, in practice variations in the way the procedures are interpreted exist. Port state inspections pocket checklist reducing the risk of port state control detentions. The development of port state measures, a framework for national procedures and the role of regional. Section 3 inspection procedures, rectification and detention. Imo ib650e procedures for port state control 2017 2018. This is an ereader edition of procedures for port state control 2017, 2018 edition ebook ereader download ereader files are presented in ebk format and are viewed using the free software the imo bookshelf which is available for windows only. To assist the psco in the use of these guidelines, there follows a list of deficiencies, grouped under relevant conventions andor codes, which are considered to be of such a. 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. Chapters 3 and 4 address the procedures for carrying out port state control inspections under the mlc, 2006. The port state control psc inspection is the regulatory procedure that verifies if ships in foreign ports comply with international maritime conventions such as the safety of life at sea solas, prevention of pollution from ships marpol, and standards of training, certification, and watchkeeping for seafarers stcw. Section 14 port state control inspections port of weipa port procedures and information for shipping port of weipa port state control inspections.
Procedures for port state control, 2011 contents chapter 1 general 1. Memorandum of understanding on port state control in the caribbean region document history and version control version 7. Port state control inspections are the lifeblood of the maritime trade. Intertanko members and associate members, please enter intertanko as promotional code during checkout for 50% off. Appendix 10 guidelines for port state control under tonnage 1969 appendix 11 guidelines for port state control officers on certification of seafarers, manning and hours of rest appendix 12 list of certificates and documents appendix report of inspection in accordance with procedures for port state control. To provide port state control examiners psces and trainees with coast guard tactics, techniques, and procedures cgttp to administer exams that comply with both domestic and applicable international ship inspection laws and regulations in order to promote. Reports of previous port state control inspections. From 2008 to 2010, several workshops and eld activities were held at the subregional, regional and interregional level. The procedures are intended to provide basic guidance on how port state control inspections should be conducted and how to. Controlling the vessels documents and certificates.
Procedures for port state control, 2019 the assembly, recalling article 15j of the convention on the international maritime organization regarding the functions of the assembly in relation to regulations and guidelines concerning maritime safety and the prevention and control of marine pollution from ships. Many of imos most important technical conventions contain provisions for. Contract administration procedures procedures are subject to change without notice. Download and print the a4sized pdf checklist or guidance brochure, designed to use on board.
Port state control checklist american bureau of shipping. Based on data gathered from abs vessels that have been involved in port state interventions or detentions, the guide is organized according to major categories as well as items identified by port state control psc as areas of concern. If mastercompany consider that vessel has been unreasonably detained, the company can send the appeal notice to. The resolution was amended in 1999 by resolution a.
Imo procedures for port state control, appendix 1 also provides guidelines on detentions isbn. Provides basic guidance to port state control officers pscos on the conduct of port state control psc inspections, in order to promote consistency in the conduct of inspections worldwide, and to harmonize the criteria for deciding on deficiencies of a ship, its equipment and crew, as well as the application. The port state control psc inspection is the regulatory procedure that verifies if ships in foreign ports comply with international maritime conventions such as the safety of life at sea solas, prevention of pollution from ships marpol, and standards of training, certification, and watchkeeping for. The port state control division cg cvc2 develops and maintains policy and standards, for the prevention activities of the coast guard to achieve marine safety, security, and stewardship mission success.