Exam Question
State the difference between flag State control and port State control (PSC). Under which International Conventions Port State control can be exercised. What do you understand by Memorandum of Understanding in respect of PSC? (20)
Class 4 (4th Engineer)
SSEP
📅 May 2023
Reference Answer
### 1. Difference between Flag State Control and Port State Control
A clear distinction exists between the responsibilities of a Flag State and the authority of a Port State. One is a primary, lifelong responsibility, while the other is a secondary, situational authority acting as a crucial safety net.
#### Flag State Control (FSC)
Flag State Control is the primary regulatory authority and responsibility that a ship's flag state (the country of registration) exercises over that vessel. Its jurisdiction extends throughout the ship's entire life, from construction to scrapping, regardless of its location.
A clear distinction exists between the responsibilities of a Flag State and the authority of a Port State. One is a primary, lifelong responsibility, while the other is a secondary, situational authority acting as a crucial safety net.
#### Flag State Control (FSC)
Flag State Control is the primary regulatory authority and responsibility that a ship's flag state (the country of registration) exercises over that vessel. Its jurisdiction extends throughout the ship's entire life, from construction to scrapping, regardless of its location.
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