PORT STATE CONTROL - TIGHTENING THE NET (Edition 2)

Code No: 977

Video Running Time: 30 minutes

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This programme explains that the objective of port State control is to ensure that all the ships passing through the port State's waters are operated according to the established international standards.

There are currently 9 Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) incorporating nearly 140 countries which are committed to port State control inspection. The US Coast Guard also inspects ships under port state regulations.

The video shows two actual port State inspections being carried out, one under the Tokyo MoU and the other under the Paris MoU.

The programme looks at what the ship can do to help the inspector view the ship favourably, and hears the opinion of port State inspectors on a wide range of topics. The video concludes by noting that there are no secrets to passing a port State inspection: it's about keeping the ship up to standard, following proper procedures and keeping good records.

Main topics:

• Which ships are more likely to be selected for an inspection?
• What is the framework for port State control inspection?
• What will the inspector expect and be looking for on the ship?
• How does the inspector go about an inspection?
• Which regulations will take precedence, MoU or national?