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Port state control presentation

What is port state control (PSC)

• is an internationally agreed regime for the inspection of foreign ships

in other national ports by PSC inspectors. The remit of these PSC

• fficers is to investigate compliance with the requirements of

international conventions, such as SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW, and the MLC.

Instruments used by PSC officers

• SOLAS: the convention that focuses on the safety aspects of the ship

and crew

• STCW: focuses on the standards of training for officers and watch

keepers

• MLC: covers labour related issues
• MARPOL: Focuses on pollution prevention
• Flag state/ national laws: PSCO aside from ensuring compliance with

IMO Conventions, also ensure that the port state laws are also complied with

Authority of PSCO

• authority to detain ships in accordance with regulations
• To impose fines on ships that may have contravened a regulation
• Enforce correction on items that may have been found to be deficient

MOU For PSC

• There are basically 9 MOUs
• The purpose of MOUs for port state control is to create

standardization and harmonization in inspections as well as developing a database on substandard ships

• The Abuja MOU in which Ghana is party to, covers west and central

Africa

ABUJA MOU

• PSC activities are carried out in accordance with directives and

recommendations from the Abuja MOU.

• The MOU has an information system which is called AMIS, this

calculates risk factors for ships

• These risk factors determines the frequency of inspections to be

carried on specific ships

ABUJA MOU Cont…

• For HRS – between 5-6 months after the last inspection in the Abuja

MoU region.

• For SRS – between 10-12 months after the last inspection in the

Abuja MoU region.

• For LRS – between 24-36 months after the last inspection in the Abuja

MoU region.

• Other factors may trigger an inspection ( ship colliding, ship reported

by another port, reports from pilots, etc)

PSC Process Of Inspection

• The usual procedure for port state control activities are outlined

below

• Details of an arriving ship is communicated to the port

authorities.(72 hours before arrival)

• a PSC officer will check on the AMIS database.
• based on the information obtained from the AMIS the PSC officer

will choose which vessel qualify to be inspected in Ghana

PSC Process Of Inspection Cont…

• The PSC officer circle checks the vessel.
• PSC introduces himself
• Initial inspections is done on the bridge, galley, accommodation and

engine room.

PSC Process Of Inspection Cont…

• if major deficiencies are observed, more detailed inspections will be

carried out

• Based on the deficiencies observed, necessary actions as per

guidelines of the Abuja Mou will be taken and all stakeholders informed

Actions Usually Taken By PSC Officers

• A document is giving to ship after inspection and this is entered into

the AMIS

• Minor deficiencies that can easily be rectified are done before sailing
• Major deficiencies are punished with detentions, fines etc
• Some ships may be allowed to sail to the next port of call to rectify

deficiencies

Expectations

• Ship must be in good condition
• The crew should be corporative, friendly and professional to PSC
• fficers
• crew should be honest with information
• Ships should be maintained at a particular standard by the combined

efforts of flag states, shipping companies, and ship’s masters

PSC focus

• Mainly to improve the safety standards of ships
• ensure rectification of deficiencies
• crew education .
• Detain as per the guidelines.

Some Statistics

• 2009
• Total number of ships inspected: 355
• Tema: 231
• Takoradi: 124
• Number of detentions: 10

Some Statistics Cont…

• 2010
• Total number of ships inspected: 433
• Tema: 220
• Takoradi: 213
• Number of detention: 2

From the statistics it can be seen that the was an improvement in the standards of ships in 2010 as compared to 2009 due to effective PSC activities

conclusion

Eliminates

• Substandard ships
• Incompetent ship personnel

Provides

• Protection for the marine environment
• Adequate working conditions for seafarers
• Protection for ports and terminals

Ensures

• Safety
• Database