Description
Procedures for Port State Control 2023 (2024 Edition) provides guidance to port state control officers on how to conduct ship inspections to ensure compliance with international maritime regulations. The publication is designed to support the harmonized and consistent implementation of port state control inspections worldwide and contributes to the uniform implementation of global maritime standards.
The book describes procedures for conducting inspections, criteria for assessing ship compliance with international conventions, and guidelines for when a ship may be detained. It is used by port state control officers, flag states, classification societies, shipping companies, and maritime consultants working with inspections, audits, and maritime regulatory compliance.
The 2024 edition contains updates to the guidelines for the detention of ships as well as updated guidelines for port state control under MARPOL Annex VI. Additionally, the publication includes new guidelines for the inspection of anti-fouling systems on ships. This makes the book an up-to-date reference work for everyone working with port state control, maritime safety, and environmental regulations.
