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PSC Inspection Preparation Centre

Select a port for relevant PSC resources, campaigns and a department-by-department preparation file.

PORT STATE CONTROL · 17.10.2026

Choose your MoU. Open your preparation file.

Access Paris, Tokyo and every regional PSC agreement in one place. You can also find relevant resources by port.

9 regional agreements+ USCG58 port starting points30 preparation prompts
Port, documents, onboard review and corrective action flow

Choose a MoU — start preparing directly

Select Paris, Tokyo or another regime below. Selecting a port is optional. USCG is a separate national regime.

Where are you calling?

This is not an exhaustive world port database. Mapping is a starting guide based on country/authority membership, not a definitive inspection assignment. Multiple memberships are shown together. Port selection takes precedence over manual regime. Date comparison covers only the campaigns recorded below.

SELECTED PREPARATION FILE

Prepare even if your port is not listed

Select a port or regime first. Meanwhile use the common checks below and confirm the regime with the authority/agent.

Campaign check — open the official notice

Recorded campaigns are not an exhaustive or live CIC feed. No listed campaign does not mean no campaign exists. Open each regime’s current notices.

No verified campaign record for this selection. Check the official portal; this does not mean “no CIC”.

Do not interpret Cargo Securing as a requirement to lash all dry bulk cargoes. Verify vessel/cargo applicability and each question against the official form.

Support preparation with evidence

This is an internal preparation aid, not an official PSC questionnaire or pass score. “Reviewed” is not compliance approval. Choices exist only on this open page and reset on reload. Preserve notes through PDF printing.

01 Certificates and history Master / Certificates

Check certificate/survey dates and any conditions/extensions against the current register.

Evidence to show: Certificate register, survey status

Match each previous PSC deficiency to closure evidence; escalate open or recurring items.

Evidence to show: Last reports, corrective action and verification

Confirm local pre-arrival reporting and inspection requests with the agent in writing.

Evidence to show: Agent confirmation, current official instructions

02 Navigation and communications Deck / Bridge

Prepare passage plan, corrected ENC/publications and route-check evidence.

Evidence to show: Approved passage plan and correction records

Verify GMDSS, emergency communications, navigation equipment and alarm test/maintenance status.

Evidence to show: Test log and defect list

Ensure the watch team can demonstrate essential bridge procedures.

Evidence to show: Familiarisation and drill evidence

03 Machinery and emergency power Chief Engineer

Compare machinery defects, leaks and temporary repairs with the records.

Evidence to show: PMS, defect and repair records

Verify emergency generator, emergency lighting and steering gear test status.

Evidence to show: Tests recorded under vessel procedures

Avoid hazardous demonstration tests; plan live tests under master/chief engineer control.

Evidence to show: Permit, risk assessment and isolation plan

04 Fire safety Deck + Engine

Inspect fire doors, dampers, escapes and isolation points onboard.

Evidence to show: Walk-through findings and closure evidence

Check maintenance and access for pumps, detection and extinguishing systems.

Evidence to show: Maintenance/service certificates

Crew should be able to explain duties and remote shutdown locations.

Evidence to show: Muster list, familiarisation, drills

05 Life-saving and access Deck

Verify servicing/inspection status of survival craft and launching arrangements.

Evidence to show: Service documents and inspection records

Compare pilot transfer and access arrangements with applicable rules and maker instructions.

Evidence to show: Arrangement check and equipment records

Do not perform unsafe boat/free-fall tests merely to complete this list.

Evidence to show: Safe drill plan

06 MARPOL and record consistency Chief Engineer / Environment

Verify OWS, 15 ppm alarm and stopping arrangements under vessel procedures, without bypassing.

Evidence to show: Test/maintenance records

Reconcile ORB, sludge/bilge quantities and receipts with actual operations.

Evidence to show: ORB and waste receipts

Check BWM, fuel/sulphur, garbage and sewage documents/equipment status.

Evidence to show: Applicable plans, certificates and records

07 Crew and living conditions Master / MLC

Check seafarer credentials, medical certificates and familiarisation records.

Evidence to show: Credential and familiarisation register

Compare work/rest records with actual watches; do not fabricate or backfill records.

Evidence to show: Watch schedule and actual records

Review SEA, wages/complaints process, food, drinking water and accommodation.

Evidence to show: Applicable MLC evidence

08 Cargo, stability and hatch covers Chief Officer

Match cargo information and approved stability/strength planning to actual cargo.

Evidence to show: Cargo declaration, loading computer output

Check Load Line, openings and hatch conditions of assignment.

Evidence to show: Hatch maintenance/inspection records

Where applicable compare CIC questions with Cargo Securing Manual, securing equipment and crew knowledge.

Evidence to show: Approved CSM and applicability note

09 Procedures in practice Master / ISM / ISPS

Verify familiarity with SMS defect reporting, maintenance and emergency steps.

Evidence to show: Onboard demonstration supported by records

Check security/access arrangements with authorised personnel; do not expose restricted plans.

Evidence to show: Document checks with authorised access

Check scheduled drill records and team responsibilities.

Evidence to show: Drill records and debrief

10 Findings, correction and departure Master + Company

Assign an owner, deadline, actual correction and evidence to each finding.

Evidence to show: Corrective action register

For detention/departure restrictions, obtain authorised release before sailing; coordinate company/flag/RO.

Evidence to show: Authority decision and confirmations

Distinguish appeal from detention review; verify local deadlines from official sources.

Evidence to show: Official procedure and company legal support

Do not conceal serious safety/environmental defects, falsify records or bypass safeguards. Coordinate correction through the SMS with company, flag and where necessary RO/relevant authority. Do not perform hazardous equipment tests for this checklist.

References and next steps

IMO · PSC regimes ↗IMO · A.1206(34) · Procedures for PSC, 2025 ↗AMSA · PSC ↗Load Lines →Hatch covers →OWS →

Sources last reviewed 17 October 2026. Campaigns, memberships, national implementation and portal access do not update automatically. This tool does not calculate PSC selection/detention or grant exemptions or ship-specific sailing clearance.