This is not an introductory course for maritime beginners. The curriculum assumes an advanced baseline of technical acumen. Candidates must usually be:
Mandatory, highly detailed checks for specific high-risk vessel types, such as aging oil tankers or bulk carriers. The Operational Flow of a PSC Inspection
Focusing on Article X and Regulation I/4, this module teaches inspectors how to verify crew certificates of proficiency, analyze safe manning levels, and evaluate watchkeeping arrangements. It often details how human elements tie into safety, referencing supplementary training standards found in frameworks like IMO Model Course 6.09 . 4. International Load Lines Convention 1966 imo model course 309 top
: Properly using the legal tools granted under international law to exercise control over foreign-flagged vessels. Training Structure
IMO Model Course 3.09 Port State Control . It is a foundational training framework designed by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to prepare maritime officers—such as ship surveyors, masters, and chief engineers—to carry out effective port State control (PSC) inspections. American Nautical Services This is not an introductory course for maritime beginners
: Ideally suited for those who have held senior shipboard positions (Master, Chief Engineer, etc.) or worked as ship surveyors. Knowledge Requirements
How to verify that a ship and its port facility are in compliance with the mandatory security requirements of the ISPS Code. The Operational Flow of a PSC Inspection Focusing
The training covers the legal framework and practical application of Port State Control (PSC) through several modules: