Class 1 (Chief Engineer) Engineering Management 📅 Jul 2022

Exam Question

State the obligations of a Port State to exercise control on shipping in addition to control by flag states. Comment, if the Risk-based approach or Concentrated inspection campaigns by some PSC MOUs has further helped eliminate sub-standard ships.

Reference Answer

### **Part 1: Obligations of a Port State to Exercise Control**
Port State Control (PSC) is the inspection of foreign ships in national ports to verify that the condition of the ship, its equipment, and its manning and operation comply with the requirements of international regulations. It acts as a crucial 'second safety net' to support the primary responsibility of the Flag State.
The obligations of a Port State are established under international law, primarily the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), and are detailed within various IMO and ILO conventions.
#### **Core Obligations of a Port State:**

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