Safer Ships, Smarter Compliance: Port State Control (PSC) inspections verify that ships comply with international regulations and are operated safely, securely, and responsibly. Successful PSC performance is rarely the result of luck—it comes from strong safety culture, disciplined operations, competent crews, and proactive shore support. The Seven Pillars of PSC […]
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Ch 2.3.5 Had the vessel been enrolled in a Classification Society Condition Assessment Programme (CAP)? Applies to:OIL TANKER / CHEMICAL TANKER / LNG / LPG Potential Ground for Negative OBS • The information provided by the operator in the pre-inspection questionnaire was inaccurate. • The vessel operator had claimed a […]
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Vessel Preparation Review for Shell Vetting Inspection Reference: For Shell Vetting Inspection Inspector: Capt. Philip Why Pre-SIRE Inspections Matter During a sailing onboard, several latent weak barriers and operational gaps were identified across crew knowledge, procedural understanding, record management, and emergency preparedness. Rather than waiting for an inspector to identify […]
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Inspector: Capt E******C Port: Houston, Texas, USA Duration: 8.0 Hours OBSERVATION NO 1: The vessel was not supplied with portable or personal gas detectors capable of testing the atmosphere of enclosed spaces for Carbon Dioxide (CO2) as required by IMO Resolution MSC.581(110), adopted on 27 June 2025. The vessel had […]
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