by Alexa Ivy

Port State Control (PSC) has long been a critical way for countries to ensure maritime safety and environmental protection.

Established through regional agreements, like the Paris Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and Tokyo MoU, PSC is the process by which authorities inspect foreign-flagged vessels visiting their ports to ensure compliance with international conventions (such as Safety of Life at Sea, Prevention of Pollution from Ships, and Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers).

Any vessels which fall foul of PSC can face deficiencies, detentions, or even bans from certain regions.

The PSC's effectiveness in reducing substandard shipping has led to continuous refinements in its implementation, requiring more efficient tools for vessel operators to ensure compliance.

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