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

<p>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</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>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</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>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</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>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</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>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</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>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</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>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</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>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</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>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</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>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</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>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</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>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</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>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</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>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</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>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</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>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</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>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</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>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</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>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</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>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</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>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</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>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</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>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</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>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</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>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</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>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</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>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</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To update the Procedures for port State control to reflect amendments to IMO instruments</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Resolution A.1138(31)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Functions in relation to regulations and guidelines concerning maritime safety and marine pollution from ships</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It led to the adoption of Procedures for port State control, 2019</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To reflect amendments to IMO instruments</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Greatly contributed to enhanced maritime safety and security</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Flag States</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To facilitate early implementation of SOLAS Convention amendments</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Appoint nominated surveyors</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To ensure they do not pose a danger to those on board or the marine environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>SOLAS, LL, and MARPOL</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Grant exemptions and equivalents</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Maritime Safety Committee and the Marine Environment Protection Committee</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>General guidance, port State inspections, contravention and detention, reporting requirements, and review procedures</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To ensure consistency in the conduct of port State control inspections and the application of control procedures</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ships falling under various international conventions related to safety, pollution prevention, training, liability, and more</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Apply provisions of the conventions that are in force and accepted by them</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Codes of good practice, guidelines for detention and investigations, and reporting formats</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To ensure compliance with relevant conventions and carry out inspections</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Evidence of non-compliance with relevant conventions or lack of familiarity with essential shipboard procedures</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To thoroughly assess the ship when there are clear grounds for intervention</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An intervention action to prevent a ship from sailing until it meets safety and environmental standards</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A condition not in compliance with relevant conventions</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Factors like voyage length, ship size, equipment, and cargo</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Qualified as a master or chief engineer</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>At the request of another Party</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Proceed to a more detailed inspection</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Focus on reported or observed deficiencies</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Periodic seminars</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Gain an impression of the ship's standard of maintenance</p> Signup and view all the answers