What are objectives of PSC or Port State Control inspection?

Key elements of PSC inspection are:-

• Ensuring compliance with international rules regarding safety, marine pollution and threat to working environment.
• Detaining substandard vessel till all deficiencies are rectified.
• Implementing a initially agreed figure of annually inspecting the minimum number.
• Applying a targeting system. Selection is such that well run vessels are not harassed where as blacklisted vessels will not be allowed to operate.
• Harmonizing and strengthening to the greater extent PSC’s authority to carry out better surveillance.
• Providing technical assistance and training, where the need is identified.