Updated IMO procedures for Port State Control:


What’s new?


IMO has published updated guidance procedures for Port State Control (PSC) with IMO Resolution A.1155 (32), which was adopted on 15 December 2021. SQE MARINE explains what’s new in the revised resolution, which replaced previous version Resolution A.1138 (31).


What are the IMO Procedures for PSC?


IMO procedures for PSC provide a detailed guidance to Port State Authorities, featuring the following :


1. Chapter 1 – General


Includes provisions for PSC general information, ships of non-Parties, ships below convention size, definitions, professional profile of PSCOs and qualification and training requirements of PSCOs.


2. Chapter 2 – Port State Inspections


Includes general procedural guidelines for PSCOs, initial inspections, clear grounds and more detailed inspections


3. Chapter 3 – Contravention and Detention


Includes identification of a sub-standard ship, submission of information concerning deficiencies, Port State action in response to alleged sub-standard ships, responsibilities of Port State to take remedial action, guidance for the detention of ships, suspension of inspection and the procedures for rectification of deficiencies and release.


4. Chapter 4 – Reporting Requirements


Includes Port State reporting, Flag State reporting and reporting of allegations under MARPOL.


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5. Chapter 5 – Review Procedures


Includes the reporting of comments.


There is also a list of 19 Appendices with additional and more detailed guidance for PSCOS, Good Practices and convention specific compliance requirements.


What’s new in the revised resolution with procedures for PSC?


The main chapters (1 to 5) of the procedures remain without changes. Some changes have been incorporated in Appendices as follows:


- Appendix 4 - Guidelines for Investigations & Inspections carried out under MARPOL Annex II


- Part 1 para. 1.6.4 reference updated to include Harmonized System of Survey and Certification 2021.


- Part 4. New para. 5.10 incorporated with provisions for electronic record book (ERB) use and the provision of a standalone form or a copy of surveyor’s report to accompany the electronic record book entry. An example form of Cargo Record Book Endorsement is included.


Appendix 7 Guidelines for Control of Operational requirements


This Appendix was totally reformed and categorized in two Parts:


Part 1: Initial Process


Part 2: Guidance on Specific Inspection Activities


Part 1. - Para. 1. New Para 1.6 Definitions & Abbreviations was incorporated to include definition of Operational Control and Functional test as below:


- Operational control: A control inspection to confirm the master and crew are familiar with essential shipboard procedures with respect to the safety of the ship and crew and protection of the environment and are able to apply such procedures. It includes a check on the effectiveness of communication and interaction and familiarity of the crew, including the human interface.


- Functional test: A test of an item to prove the correct operation and function of equipment. Functional tests may be carried out during an initial or more detailed inspection.


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