1-Essential Seafarers’ Knowledge for Port State Control
Essential Seafarers’ Knowledge for Port State Control Purpose of Port State Control (PSC) 1. Enforcement of International Maritime Conventions: Port State Control enforces international maritime conventions on safety, pollution, and crew welfare as set by IMO and ILO. 2. Ensuring Maritime Safety and Security: PSC inspects foreign ships in ports to ensure they meet international safety and security standards. 3. Preventing Marine Pollution: PSC prevents marine pollution by ensuring ship compliance with environmental standards on pollutant discharge. 4. Upholding Crew Welfare Standards: PSC enforces the Maritime Labour Convention, ensuring seafarers' living and working conditions meet international standards. Historical Background and Legal Framework The development of PSC is based on international collaboration to improve maritime safet...