Port State Control Inspections Quiz

Resolution A.1155(32) = Procedures for port State control, 2021 Resolution A.1138(31) = Procedures for port State control, 2019 Resolution A.1119(30) = Unknown content Resolution A.1052(27) = Unknown content

Maritime Safety Committee = Unknown recommendations Marine Environment Protection Committee = Unknown recommendations

Article 15(j) of the Convention on the International Maritime Organization = Functions of the Assembly in relation to regulations and guidelines concerning maritime safety and the prevention and control of marine pollution from ships Unknown article = Unknown function

Resolution A.1138(31) = Revocation of resolutions A.1119(30), A.1052(27), A.882(21), A.787(19), A.742(18), A.597(15) and A.466(XII) Resolution A.1155(32) = Unknown revocation Resolution A.882(21) = Unknown revocation Resolution A.742(18) = Unknown revocation

Resolution A.1155(32) = Adopted on 15 December 2021 Resolution A.1138(31) = Unknown adoption date Resolution A.1119(30) = Unknown adoption date Resolution A.1052(27) = Unknown adoption date

Resolution A.1155(32) = Updating the Procedures to take account of the amendments to IMO instruments Resolution A.1138(31) = Unknown purpose Resolution A.1119(30) = Unknown purpose Resolution A.1052(27) = Unknown purpose

Resolutions A.1138(31) and MEPC.321(74) = Revoked under the new Procedures Non-Parties = Should not receive more favorable treatment during port State control Ships falling under various international conventions = Subject to the Procedures for port State control inspections Parties = Should only apply provisions of the conventions that are in force and accepted by them during port State control

Guidelines for detention and investigations = Included in the appendices of the Procedures Codes of good practice = Included in the appendices of the Procedures Reporting requirements = Covered in the Procedures Review and amend procedures = Tasked to the Maritime Safety Committee and the Marine Environment Protection Committee

Adoption of the Procedures for port State control = Encouraged for implementation by governments Review and amendment of the Procedures = Assigned to the Maritime Safety Committee and the Marine Environment Protection Committee Aiming to ensure consistency in control inspections = Purpose of the Procedures document Supporting control provisions of relevant conventions = Intended purpose of the Procedures

Port State control officers = Guidelines provided for ship inspections, detention, investigation, and reporting Parties to the conventions = Expected to apply provisions in force during port State control Maritime Safety Committee and Marine Environment Protection Committee = Tasked with reviewing and amending the Procedures as necessary Ships below convention size = Specific procedures outlined for their port State control

Comprehensive framework for port State control inspections = Provided by the Procedures document Application to ships under international conventions = Covered by the Procedures for port State control inspections Consistency in the conduct of port State control inspections = Aim of the Procedures Compliance with international maritime regulations = Objective of the Procedures for port State control

General guidance, port State inspections, contravention and detention = Covered in the Procedures document Specific procedures for ships below convention size = Addressed in the Procedures Appendices with codes of good practice, guidelines for detention and investigations, and reporting formats = Included in the Procedures Application of control procedures to non-Parties = Guidance provided in the Procedures

Design arrangements approved by the flag State = Generally accepted by PSCOs and consulted with the flag Administration if necessary Exemptions, equivalents, and alternative design and arrangements (ADA) = Granted by Administrations as per relevant conventions Guidelines on the voluntary early implementation of amendments to the SOLAS Convention = Should be considered by Parties Control procedures under SOLAS, LL, MARPOL, STCW, TONNAGE, AFS, and BWM = To be followed by Parties to relevant conventions

Ensuring ships are fit for service and seafarers are qualified = Administration of the flag State Appointing nominated surveyors at foreign ports and authorizing recognized organizations (ROs) to carry out inspections = Flag States Ensuring ships and crew of non-Parties do not pose a danger to those on board or the marine environment = PSCOs Identifying deficiencies in foreign ships and ensuring remedial measures are taken to address them = Purpose of the control procedures

Maritime Labour Convention and the Merchant Shipping (Minimum Standards) Convention = Guidelines exist for conducting inspections SOLAS Convention = Guidelines for voluntary early implementation of amendments Parties to relevant conventions = Apply control procedures to ships of non-Parties to ensure an equivalent level of safety and protection PSCOs = May consider the form and content of any alternative documentation presented by ships or crew of non-Parties in their evaluation

PSCOs = Complement national measures and aim to provide a common approach to port State control inspections Flag States = Often appoint nominated surveyors at foreign ports and authorize recognized organizations (ROs) to carry out inspections Parties to relevant conventions = Should apply control procedures to ships of non-Parties to ensure an equivalent level of safety and protection of the marine environment Ships and crew of non-Parties = May present alternative documentation for evaluation by PSCOs

Port State control procedures = Aim to provide a common approach to port State control inspections Relevant conventions = Provide control procedures to be followed by Parties Alternative design and arrangements (ADA) = Approved by Administrations as per relevant conventions Guidelines on the voluntary early implementation of amendments to the SOLAS Convention = Considered by Parties

SOLAS = Provides control procedures to be followed by Parties LL = Provides control procedures to be followed by Parties MARPOL = Provides control procedures to be followed by Parties STCW = Provides control procedures to be followed by Parties

Clear grounds = Evidence of non-compliance with relevant conventions or lack of familiarity with essential shipboard procedures Deficiency = A condition not in compliance with relevant conventions Detention = An intervention action by the port State to prevent a ship from sailing until it meets safety and environmental standards Initial inspection = Involves checking the validity of certificates, ship condition, equipment, and crew

Nearest appropriate and available repair yard = Refers to a port for follow-up action, taking into account the port of detention or authorized port for the ship Port State control officer (PSCO) = A person authorized to carry out port State control inspections PSCOs qualifications and training = Specified in the guidelines, free from commercial pressures, and carry an identity card indicating authorization Ships below convention size assessment = Assess whether ships meet safety and environmental standards, considering factors like voyage length, ship size, equipment, and cargo

Ship certificates = Used to determine if a ship is a bulk carrier for port State control purposes Bulk carrier = A type of ship for port State control purposes Voyage length assessment = Consideration of factors like voyage length, ship size, equipment, and cargo to assess safety and environmental standards Flag State Administration certificates and documents = Considered by PSCOs to verify compliance with conventions

Port State Control Inspections = Ensure that ships and equipment comply with conventions, or face necessary restrictions for safety and environmental protection Limit inspections = To verification of compliance with certificates and documents issued by the flag State Administration More detailed inspection = Conducted when there are clear grounds for intervention Follow-up action at repair yard = Taking into account the port of detention or authorized port for the ship

Compliance with conventions = Ensuring ships and equipment meet safety and environmental standards Certificates and documents from flag State Administration = Considered by PSCOs to verify compliance with conventions Authorized port for the ship = Considered in follow-up action at the repair yard Shipboard procedures familiarity = Part of the 'clear grounds' for intervention by PSCOs

Non-compliance with relevant conventions = Leads to 'clear grounds' for intervention by PSCOs Evidence of non-compliance = Part of the 'clear grounds' for intervention by PSCOs Lack of familiarity with essential shipboard procedures = Contributes to 'clear grounds' for intervention by PSCOs Condition not in compliance with relevant conventions = A 'deficiency' according to PSCOs

Master or chief engineer qualifications = Qualification for PSCOs carrying out inspections of operational requirements Appropriate seagoing experience = Qualification for PSCOs carrying out inspections of operational requirements Qualifications from a recognized institution in a maritime-related field and specialized training = Qualification for PSCOs carrying out inspections of operational requirements Periodic seminars for PSCOs = Requirement for updating knowledge with respect to instruments related to port State control

Inspections initiated on the initiative of the Party = Method of initiating inspections of foreign ships in ports Inspections initiated at the request of another Party = Method of initiating inspections of foreign ships in ports Inspections initiated on the basis of information regarding a ship provided by various sources = Method of initiating inspections of foreign ships in ports Foreign ships subject to port State control only by officers duly authorized by the port State = Efforts to avoid unduly detaining or delaying a ship

Gaining an impression of a ship's standard of maintenance before boarding = Initial inspection step to ascertain ship's standard of maintenance Checking the overall condition of the ship and verifying outstanding deficiencies from previous PSC inspection = Step following the certificate and document check during ship inspection Focusing on reported or observed deficiencies if the required certificates are valid and the ship's overall condition confirms good maintenance = Inspection step when ship's overall condition confirms good maintenance Proceeding to a more detailed inspection if there are clear grounds for believing that the ship, its equipment, or its crew do not meet the requirements = Step requiring clear grounds for believing that the ship, its equipment, or its crew do not meet the requirements

Observing the Code of good practice for port State control officers = Guideline for PSCOs to follow during inspections Using professional judgment = Guideline for PSCOs to follow during inspections Presenting their identity card when boarding a ship = Guideline for PSCOs to follow during inspections Utilizing relevant guidelines for a more detailed inspection if clear grounds exist for non-compliance = Guideline for PSCOs to follow during inspections

Type, year of build, and size of the ship = Information to determine applicable convention provisions during initial inspections Relevant certificates and documents required by the relevant conventions = Information to be examined before checking the overall condition of the ship Specific verification instructions for electronic certificates = Information to be noted after examining the ship's relevant certificates and documents Outstanding deficiency from the previous PSC inspection = Information to be verified after checking the overall condition of the ship

Administration's consideration of relevant internationally agreed instruments for control by the port State and the variety of types of ships entering its ports when specifying qualifications and training requirements for PSCOs = Responsibility of the Administration in specifying qualifications and training requirements for PSCOs Conducting inspections of foreign ships in accordance with the provisions of relevant conventions = Responsibility of the Parties in conducting inspections of foreign ships in their ports Holding periodic seminars for PSCOs to update their knowledge with respect to instruments related to port State control = Responsibility of the Parties in updating knowledge of PSCOs Efforts to avoid unduly detaining or delaying a ship during port State control inspections = Responsibility to avoid unduly detaining or delaying a ship

To update the Procedures for port State control to reflect amendments to IMO instruments

Resolution A.1138(31)

Functions in relation to regulations and guidelines concerning maritime safety and marine pollution from ships

It led to the adoption of Procedures for port State control, 2019

To reflect amendments to IMO instruments

Greatly contributed to enhanced maritime safety and security

Flag States

To facilitate early implementation of SOLAS Convention amendments

Appoint nominated surveyors

To ensure they do not pose a danger to those on board or the marine environment

SOLAS, LL, and MARPOL

Grant exemptions and equivalents

Maritime Safety Committee and the Marine Environment Protection Committee

General guidance, port State inspections, contravention and detention, reporting requirements, and review procedures

To ensure consistency in the conduct of port State control inspections and the application of control procedures

Ships falling under various international conventions related to safety, pollution prevention, training, liability, and more

Apply provisions of the conventions that are in force and accepted by them

Codes of good practice, guidelines for detention and investigations, and reporting formats

To ensure compliance with relevant conventions and carry out inspections

Evidence of non-compliance with relevant conventions or lack of familiarity with essential shipboard procedures

To thoroughly assess the ship when there are clear grounds for intervention

An intervention action to prevent a ship from sailing until it meets safety and environmental standards

A condition not in compliance with relevant conventions

Factors like voyage length, ship size, equipment, and cargo

Qualified as a master or chief engineer

At the request of another Party

Proceed to a more detailed inspection

Focus on reported or observed deficiencies

Periodic seminars

Gain an impression of the ship's standard of maintenance