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Class 1 (Chief Engineer) Engineering Management 📅 Jun 2024

Exam Question

With reference to Port State Control Inspection:

(a) What are "clear grounds" and "ISM related deficiencies" for a Port State Control Officer to conduct a more detailed inspection of the ship? (6) 

(b) List out five deficiencies, which may lead to detention of the vessel. Also, enumerate the cause of such deficiency and preventive action you, as Chief Engineer, will take to avoid re-occurrence of such detainable deficiencies. (6) 

(c) Identify possible scenarios that could lead to the issuance of PR17 by RO. (4) 

Reference Answer

### (a) "Clear Grounds" and "ISM Related Deficiencies" for More Detailed PSC Inspection
A Port State Control Officer (PSCO) will initiate a more detailed inspection of a vessel when initial observations or document checks provide "clear grounds" to believe that the ship, its equipment, or its crew do not comply with the requirements of international conventions.
**(i) Clear Grounds for a More Detailed Inspection (6 Marks)**
"Clear grounds" are specific, objective evidence indicating serious non-compliance. These are established through professional judgement and include, but are not limited to:

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