Port State Safety Inspections
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Introduction
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Who should attend
The Port State Safety Inspections course delves into maritime safety and compliance within the SOLAS convention and the Flags of Convenience context. Designed for Port State Control Officers (PSCOs), it offers essential technical knowledge and practical skills to navigate the challenges of ship safety and global compliance. Participants will learn about SOLAS's safety policies affecting shipbuilding, certification, and crew safety management, as well as the shipping industry's role in ensuring vessel, cargo, and crew safety.
The course also examines worldwide Port State MOUs, highlighting concerns about 'Open Registers' and their compliance enforcement. It equips PSCOs with insights into shipboard safety inspection requirements, challenges, and best practices, emphasising effective methods for Port State inspections of foreign vessels.
Course Outline
- Port State MOUs Worldwide: Insights into global collaboration and enforcement in port states.
- Legal Background for PSC: Key legal frameworks supporting Port State Control.
- SOLAS and Mandatory Certification: Critical issues and certification requirements under SOLAS.
- Role of PSCOs in Compliance: Clarifying PSCO responsibilities to ensure SOLAS adherence.
- SOLAS Certification Procedures: Overview of certification processes as per SOLAS.
- Fundamental Principles of the SOLAS Convention: Understanding requirements and ongoing changes in SOLAS.
- Individual Port State Policies: Examining actions by significant nations beyond SOLAS requirements.
- Implementation Schedules: Schedules for SOLAS implementation and national legislation impacts.
