Exam Question

### (i) Principle of Port State Control (PSC)
Port State Control (PSC) is the inspection of foreign-flagged ships in national ports to verify that the condition of the ship, its equipment, its manning, and its operation comply with the requirements of international maritime conventions. The fundamental principle is to ensure safety of life at sea, protection of the marine environment, and acceptable living and working conditions for seafarers.
Key principles are:
* **Sovereign Right:** A state has the right to exercise authority over foreign ships voluntarily entering its ports to ensure they do not pose a danger to its port, its population, or the local marine environment.