Exam Question
What provisions are made under Port State Control (PSC) towards
(a) Certificates issued by non-party states to their ships
(b) Inspection of ships below convention size and
(c) No more favourable treatment?
Class 1 (Chief Engineer)
Engineering Management
📅 Sep 2023
Reference Answer
Port State Control (PSC) is the inspection of foreign ships in national ports to verify that the condition of the ship and its equipment comply with the requirements of international conventions and that the ship is manned and operated in compliance with these rules. The provisions for specific cases are governed by overarching principles to ensure universal application of safety and environmental standards.
### (a) Certificates Issued by Non-Party States to Their Ships
When a Port State Control Officer (PSCO) inspects a ship flying the flag of a state that is not a party to a relevant international convention, the following provisions apply:
* **Governing Principle**: The fundamental principle applied is **"No More Favourable Treatment"**, which is enshrined in key IMO conventions such as SOLAS Chapter I, Regulation 19 and MARPOL Article 5(4). This ensures that ships from non-party states do not gain a competitive advantage by not adhering to international standards.
### (a) Certificates Issued by Non-Party States to Their Ships
When a Port State Control Officer (PSCO) inspects a ship flying the flag of a state that is not a party to a relevant international convention, the following provisions apply:
* **Governing Principle**: The fundamental principle applied is **"No More Favourable Treatment"**, which is enshrined in key IMO conventions such as SOLAS Chapter I, Regulation 19 and MARPOL Article 5(4). This ensures that ships from non-party states do not gain a competitive advantage by not adhering to international standards.
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