Class 4 (4th Engineer) SSEP 📅 Aug 2023

Exam Question

with reference to Port State Control

(a) List the certificates which a Port State Control officer may like to see during inspection. (8)

(b) What do you understand by the following: (12)

(i) Clear Grounds

(ii) Detailed inspection of the ship

(iii) Operational Control

(iv) Suspension of inspection.

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 maritime conventions. The following is a comprehensive list of certificates that a PSCO may inspect during an initial inspection:
**1. General Ship Certificates:**
* **International Tonnage Certificate (1969):** Verifies the gross and net tonnage of the vessel, which is used for calculating port dues, fees, and for statistical purposes.

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