Discover this week’s PSC Observation of the Week (PSC FOCUS – WK : 26) featuring real Port State Control inspection findings that highlight common deficiencies identified onboard ships. Learn from actual observations, strengthen onboard compliance, and stay inspection-ready.
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Discover this week’s PSC Observation of the Week (PSC FOCUS – WK : 25) featuring real inspection findings that highlight common deficiencies identified during Port State Control inspections. Learn from actual observations, strengthen onboard compliance, and stay inspection-ready.
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Chapter 2.6.1 Were the Master, deck officers and engineer officers familiar with the vessel’s Ballast Water Management Plan and were records available to demonstrate that ballast handling had been conducted in accordance with the plan? Applies to: Oil Tanker | Chemical Tanker | LNG | LPG Potential Ground for Negative […]
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A data-led briefing on AI in risk management, operational efficiency drivers, and the direction of standardised vessel inspections. This briefing summarises three key developments shaping maritime risk management today: the rise of AI-led inspection analysis, the operational factors driving efficiency gains, and the industry’s shift toward standardised inspection frameworks. AI […]
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The maritime industry is facing another major security challenge as Yemen’s Houthi movement has issued a direct warning to international shipping companies, stating that vessels calling at Saudi Arabian ports could become legitimate targets. The development significantly raises the risk profile for commercial shipping in the Red Sea and comes […]
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Chapter 2.4.2 Where defects existed to the vessel’s structure, machinery or equipment, had the vessel operator notified class, flag and/or the authorities in the port of arrival, as appropriate to the circumstances, and had short term certificates, waivers, exemptions and/or permissions to proceed the voyage been issued where necessary? Applies […]
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Questions Covered: 2.4 – Is the vessel’s manning in compliance with the Safe Manning Certificate? 2.5 – Do all personnel maintain rest period/work hours and are the rest hours in compliance with STCW or MLC requirements? 2.4 – Safe Manning Certificate Compliance Minimum safe manning is the level of manning […]
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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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