Port State Control Practice

Definitions Used In Connection With Port State Control

1-INTRODUCTION

2-MOUs around the world
2.1 First Memorandum of Understanding
2.2 Structure of MOU
2.2.1 MOUs around the world
2.2.2 U.S.C.G.
2.2.3 Equasis

3-Targeting System & Boarding
3.1 Paris MOU Targeting System
3.1.1 Scoring System
3.2 USCG Targeting System (Boarding Priority Matrix)

4-Legal Basis for Port State Control & Necessity
4.1 Conventions, protocols, codes & resolutions
4.2 Importance of Preventice Maintenance & Necessity
4.3 Documentation &Requirement

5-Port State Control Inspection
5.1 Initial Inspection
5.2 More detailed inspection
5.3 Expanded inspection
5.4 Port State Control & Cargo Operations
5.5 Detention reasons

6-General Question asked by PSCO
6.1 Bridge equipment
6.2 Lifesaving Appliances
6.3 Fire Fighting Equipment
6.4 Other general items

Appendix
A : Some sample deficiency photos
B : Sample Checklist

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