Port State Control (PSC)
The inspection of foreign ships in national ports to verify that the condition of the ship and its equipment comply with the requirements of international regulations.
Bridge-use context
PSC is not a paperwork-only event. It connects certificate validity, drills, defect records, ISM follow-up and the actual condition of lifesaving, firefighting, navigation and pollution-prevention equipment. A weak record trail can turn a small defect into a detention risk.
Use this reference together with the linked article and calculator pages. A term page should answer the immediate definition, then point the reader toward the workflow where the value is checked, recorded or challenged during a real watch.
Operational checks
- Check expiring statutory certificates before arrival.
- Keep defect reports tied to corrective action and company follow-up.
- Match the condition of emergency equipment to the records shown to inspectors.
Related bridge checks
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