Class 4 (4th Engineer) SSEP 📅 Apr 2024

Exam Question

With reference to Port State Control:

(a) List the certificates which a Port State Control officer may like to see during inspection (10)

(b) What do you understand by the following:

(i) Clear Grounds (2)

(ii) Detailed inspection of the ship (2)

(iii) Detainable deficiencies in SOLAS (4)

(iv) Suspension of inspection (2)

Reference Answer

### (a) Certificates for Port State Control Inspection
A Port State Control Officer (PSCO) is authorized to verify the validity of statutory certificates and documents required by international conventions. The following is a comprehensive list of certificates a PSCO would typically inspect:
**1. SOLAS Convention Certificates:**
* **Passenger Ship Safety Certificate:** An all-encompassing certificate for passenger ships.

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