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…
Rod Johnson, a former Port State Control officer, laments news the Paris MoU is likely to make its data harder to access.
You can’t put it…
Britain has suspended checks on ships for compliance with low sulphur fuel regulations as part of wider measures that cut back on inspections to reduce…
The United States has a long history of holding companies and individuals accountable for violating environmental laws and regulations, including the International Convention for the…
A 738-foot bulk carrier that ran aground near Sewell’s Point in Norfolk, Va. was refloated during high tide on Friday morning, the U.S. Coast Guard…
Port state control is the inspection of foreign ships in national ports to verify that the condition of the ship and its equipment complies with…
If the PSC regime wishes to improve the industry further, it needs to win the hearts and minds of the seafarers and the shipowners, argues…
“Port State Control” (PSC) is the inspection activity carried out by maritime authorities on foreign ships arriving in ports, which is aimed at ascertaining their…
This quick reference guide and associated checklist are recommended to be used by the crew in preparation of the vessel’s arrival into port. It is…
The Black Sea MOU on Port State control is a system of harmonized inspection procedures designed to target sub-standards ships with the main objective being…